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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.
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United States (LA) Special Election Ballot 1985
A special election was held on 30 March 1985 in the Orleans Parish of Louisian to fill the seat f the 1st Municipal District Assesor.
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1985 Voters Pamphlet
In preparation for the November 5th, 1985 Washington state general election, Secretary of State Ralph Munro published the “Voters Pamphlet.” The pamphlet provides brief explanations, statements for and against, full text of proposed and existing legislature, and rebuttal statements to better inform voters on the four state measures up for vote. Illustrations and slogans as well as the inclusion of a voter checklist, absentee ballot information, district maps, a toll free voter service, and a voter comment section are included to encourage voter participation.
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Registering Tomorrow's Leaders Today: How to Conduct a High School Voter Registration Drive
“Registering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: How to Conduct a High School Voter Registration Drive” is a Voter Registration Manual produced in 1985 by the New York State Youth Council and developed to help high school students and educators plan and conduct effective voter registration drives among eligible high school students. The manual discusses how to organize a voter registration drive, different methods of structuring the campaign, press and publicity coverage, materials required and ideas for following up after the drive has been completed. The manual also contains brief historical facts about voting in the U.S and questions and answers about voter registration.
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United States (KY) General Election Ballot 1984
Ballot used for the 6 November 1984 general election in the United States. This ballot was used in Jefferson County, Kentucky, and allowed voters to vote for either a party list or candidates in individual races.
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Ballot
United States (TX) General Election Ballot 1984
Ballot used in the 6 November 1984 general election in the United States. This ballot was used in Parker County, Texas, and voters could elect to vote for a straight party ticket or candidates in individual races.
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United States (NJ) General Election Ballot 1984
Ballot used for the 6 November 1984 general election in the United States. This ballot was used in Newark, New Jersey to elect various nationwide, statewide, and local offices. The main parties in the election were the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.
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Ballot
United States (MI) General Election 1984
Ballot used in the 6 November 1984 general election in the United States. This ballot was used in Garden City, Michigan, and includes candidates from the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Workers World, Socialist Workers, and Communist Parties.