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The Insider
This is the summer 1986 edition of “The Insider,” an official publication of the “Board of Election Commissioners” of Missouri. The piece was released in lead up to the August 5th primary and contains information on the purpose of the election and nomination process. The publication also touches on the election costs, absentee voting and the 1988 presidential primary season that will begin on Tuesday March 8th.
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Ballot
United States (CA) Primary Ballot 1986
Ballot used for the primary elections held in Sacramento County, California. This ballot was used by the Republican Party and the winners of the election would run in the November 1986 general election for the Republican Party.
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Ballot
United States (KS) Absentee Ballot 1986
Absentee ballot mailed to absentee voters in Johnson County, Kansas. The referendum occured on 3 June 1986 and involved two local ballot initiatives.
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Civic Education Material
California Ballot Pamphlet - Primary Election
This edition of the “California Voters Pamphlet,” published in 1986, contains detailed summaries of the four propositions up for vote in California’s upcoming June 3, 1986 primary elections. The booklet breaks down the propositions and provides their official title, legislative analysis, the actual text and their argument. The propositions cover topics such as property taxation and “multiple defendants’ tort damage liability.”
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Civic Education Material
County of Sacramento Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet
This is a civic education booklet from the County of Sacramento, California that was distributed in June of 1986. The booklet includes a sample ballot with statements from the candidates, descriptions of up coming ballot initiatives as well as an absentee ballot request form. This booklet was produce in run up to the June 3rd primaries of the Libertarian party from the County of Sacramento.
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Election and Political Party Law
The Federal Voting Rights Act Meeting The Standards
The Federal Voting Rights Act Meeting The Standards
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Election and Political Party Law
Registration and Election Laws of South Carolina 1986
Registration and Election Laws of South Carolina 1986
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Civic Education Material
1986 Voters and Candidates Pamphlet
The November 4th 1986 “Voters and Candidates Pamphlet” published by Washington Secretary of State Ralph Munro emphasizes the importance of voter participation in the state and the importance of voting opportunities for the disabled such as the recent implementation of Braille voting pamphlets. Along with information on six state measures, this 1986 pamphlet provides biographical information on candidates running for US Senate and other state representatives. Campaign contribution regulations, a voter checklist and telephone service, absentee ballot information, and district maps are also provided to increase voter education and to ensure voting ease.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A Guide to Voting in New Jersey
“A Guide to Voting in New Jersey” was published in 1986 by the Election Division of the Office of New Jersey Secretary of State. The piece provides facts related to the voter registration and the voting processese as well as absentee voting and choosing party affiliation. Furthermore the piece contains an election timeline containing key dates related to the election season. The November 4 elections would also feature the second and final mid-term elections of Ronald Reagan’s presidency.