A couple of essentials for you political junkies

Here are a few applications for you iPhone users who need something else to keep you occupied. I'm sure someone local will eventually develop an Arkansas-specific app, but it's not here yet.

Congress This app by Cohen Research costs 99¢ for the basic data and $4.99 for the expanded version, but each has information on all members of the U.S. House and Senate, including office location, length of term, district they serve, legislative staffers, contact information, and even links to their Twitter accounts. Click here for the application.

Elections This app by Magnificent Library gives you information not only on federal elections but statewide and state legislative elections as well. For 99¢, you not only get information on the candidates, but poll updates from Pollster, Gallup, and Rasmussen. You can even watch video of different debates and news feeds from some of the major news sources. Download here.