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Voters pamphlet
“Voters Pamphlet” is a voter guide published in 1986 by Barbara Roberts, Oregon’s Secretary of State, in lead up to the May 20, 1986 Primary Election, and intended to inform the people of Oregon about voter registration requirements, absentee voting requirements, elections by mail, and voting at polling places. The pamphlet is divided into separate sections for Measures, Partisan Candidates and Nonpartisan Candidates. The pamphlet contains the complete text of each proposed measure, the shorter ballot title version, an impartial statement explaining the measure and its effect and arguments filed by proponents and/or opponents. Additionally, it contains statements and photographs of the candidates with information on occupation, occupational and educational background, as well as prior governmental experience.
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Wyoming Election Guidelines
The August 1984 “Wyoming Election Guidelines” prepared by Wyoming Secretary of State Thyra Thompson begins by specifically addressing procedures for absentee registration and voting in health care facilities to ensure equal voting opportunities. The “Guidelines” proceed to address military and overseas voters as well as general absentee voting issues. Explicit circumstances such as regulations of campaign nomination, dual office holding, candidate withdrawals, and write-in and independent candidates are included alongside basic voter registration information to further educate Wyoming residents.
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1984 Voters and Candidates Pamphlet
Issued by Washington Secretary of State Ralph Munro, the “Voters and Candidates Pamphlet” provides federal and local candidate information, a voter checklist, campaign contribution regulations, and absentee ballot information for the November 6th, 1984 state general election. This pamphlet outlines three state measures complete with full text of proposed and existing legislature, statements for and against, rebuttal statement, and full explanations as well as brief biographies of both federal and local candidates. Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush make up the Republican Presidential and Vice Presidential ticket while the Democratic challengers are Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro, respectively.
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Guarding your eligibility
“Guarding Your Eligibility” is a voter pamphlet, issued in 1984 by the Oklahoma State Election Board, in lead up to the 1984 Primary, Runoff Primary and General Elections and intended to inform Oklahoma voters about the voting registration procedures. Additionally, it contains brief explanations about how a ballot must be marked in order to be valid and who can provide assistance if questions are raised.
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Precinct Caucuses in Minnesota
This document was published in Minnesota in 1982 and describes the precinct system in the state. The booklet address questions such as, “what is a precinct,” “what happens as a precinct caucus” and “who determines a party platform.” The November 2, 1982 elections would be the first congressional elections during the presidency of Ronald Regan.
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How to run for Political Office
“How to Run for Political Office” is a second edition manual of elective politics for Philadelphia published in 1981 by the Committee of Seventy and it is intended to inform Philadelphians of how to run for public offices. The manual offers official guidance on the responsibilities and duties of the office, the qualifications necessary to hold the office, as well as unofficial information and unwritten rules and practices when running for a public office. Some of the topics covered are: the job descriptions on City Offices in Philadelphia, State Offices in Philadelphia, State Offices in Pennsylvania and Party Offices, as well as information on the practices to get on the ballot, filling the statement of Financial Interests and Financing a political campaign among others.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Election Procedures
“Election Procedures,” published in 1978, describes the electoral processes for the June 6 primary and November 7, 1978 general elections in the State of California. The booklet goes over absentee ballot procedure, basic election terminology and the process to register a candidate for the ballot. Also, a list of candidates and candidate statements are provided.