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California Voters Pamphlet - Primary Election
This edition of the “California Voters Pamphlet,” published in 1978, contains detailed summaries of the thirteen propositions up for vote in California’s June 6, 1978 primary elections. The booklet breaks down the propositions and provides their official title, legislative analysis and their actual text and argument. The propositions cover topics such as constitutional amendments on sheriffs and local agencies in California as well as bond acts on clean water and school aid.
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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.
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English Facsimile Ballot
This is a facsimile (copy) ballot from the November 7, 1978 local and congressional elections held in Hawaii. This document only contains the copy of the ballot; however, it does not include any instructions as to how to fill out the ballot.
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Sample Punch Cards
This document is a sample punch card from the November 7, 1978 elections held in Brevard County, Florida. The piece also contains instructions for separating ballot stubs from the official ballot and instructions for counting write in votes.
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Voter Registration in Texas
“Voter Registration in Texas” is a voter handbook issued in 1978 by George W. Strake, Jr., Texas Secretary of State, and designed to inform Texans about voter qualifications, the voter registration process, such as obtaining the voter certificate, registering when change of address occurs and/or in case of name change, and absentee voting qualifications.
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Voters Guide
“Voters Guide” is an informational guide published by the D.C. League of Women Voters which provides a description of candidates who will be running in the September 13th Primary Election of 1978. The guide also includes a brief description of the ballots that will be given to voters at the Primary Congressional Election in the District of Columbia, USA.
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Voters pamphlet
“Voters Pamphlet” is a voter guide published in 1978 by Norma Paulus, Oregon’s Secretary of State, in lead up to the November 7, 1978 General 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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1978-1979 Maricopa County Precinct Map and Election Information Guide
This booklet published in 1978 was designed to provide a resource for voters and election administrators of Maricopa County, Arizona. Included in this booklet are state legislative district maps, precinct maps and code numbers and information on the voting system in Maricopa County. The booklet was released in lead up to the 1978 mid term elections held on November 7th.
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Election and Political Party Law
Federal - State Election Law Survey: An Analysis of State Legislation, Federal Legislation and Judicial Decisions
Federal - State Election Law Survey: An Analysis of State Legislation, Federal Legislation and Judicial Decisions