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Making a Change
This document was produced in 1986 by the Johnson County Election Office in Olathe, Kansas. The piece contains a sheet with options to apply for a changed address, cancelation of a previous registration and an application for a new registration. The flyer was released in lead up to the November 4, 1986 midterm congressional elections.
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Massachusetts Information for Voters 1978
“Massachusetts Information for Voters 1978” is a pamphlet that was released by the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth in lead up to the November 7, 1978 mid-term elections. The book goes over the seven proposed amendments to the state constitution as well as provides a sample ballot and descriptions of the prospective candidates. The proposed amendments to the state constitution deal with issues such as the state budget deadline, charter commission deadline and property classification for tax purposes.
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Utah Voter Information Pamphlet
“Utah Voter Information Pamphlet” is a voter handbook issued in 1986 by W. Val Oveson, LT. Governor of Utah, in lead up to the November 4, General Election in Utah, and intended to be a source of information and explanation of the proposed amendments to be voted. The pamphlet contains arguments for and against the proposals, as well as information on voter registration and voter qualifications.
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Voter Registration in Texas
“Voter Registration in Texas” is a voter handbook, available in both English and Spanish, produced in 1986 by the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas, and intended to serve as an educational source for voter registration, voter qualifications, and voting practices in case of name/ address change.
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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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Voting is a Privilege -- Let's Use it!
“Voting is a Privilege Let’s Use it!” is a pamphlet that was published in 1986 in Florida. The booklet describes the voter registration process as well as where one may register to vote. Furthermore, topics such as changing party affiliation and when you will need your registration card are covered.
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1986 Political Directory
This document was published in Omaha, Nebraska in lead up to the 1986 election season. The piece contains the relevant contact information for members of the Nebraska state government. The document also includes a calendar for the 1986 election season and an application for a mail in registration form. The November 4 elections would be the second and final round of congressional elections to take place during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
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1986 Voter information
“1986 Voter Information” was produced by the Office of the Election Commissioner of Nebraska in 1986. The piece outlines which offices will be up for vote in the upcoming May 13th primary and November 4th general elections as well as who is eligible to vote and how the voter registration process works. The document also deals with absentee voting, how to register if one has recently changed their name or domicile and also includes a timeline of relevant election-season dates. This would be the second and final round of congressional mid-term elections to take place during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
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1986 Voter Information Pamphlet
This pamphlet was released in the State of Montana in lead up to the 1986 elections in the state. The piece provides a detailed description of the “constitutional initiatives,” the one “legislative referendum,” “constitutional amendments” and ballot “initiatives.” The November 4 elections would also feature the second and final mid-term elections of Ronald Reagan’s presidency.
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United States (WA) State General Test Ballot 1985
Test ballot printed in Washington. This ballot was not actually used for the November 1985 general election, but served as a sample for future elections.