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Civic Education and Democracy Towards Free and Fair Elections 1996 and Beyond
“Civic Education and Democracy Towards Free and Fair Elections 1996 and Beyond” is a booklet that was published in 1996 during the lead up to of the Ugandan Presidential elections. The literature was intended to educate the Ugandan people on their civic responsibilities and human rights. The booklet also contains chapters that examine the economic, political, and constitutional orders of Uganda as well as the electoral process of the country.
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Code of Conduct for Civic Educators
“Code of Conduct for Civil Educators” is a 1996 publication that was aimed at supporting educational initiatives towards the Ugandan Constitution. The piece outlines the role of civic educators in Uganda as people who should foster strong voter turnout, as well as promote an open flow of knowledge so that voters can make the decision that is right for them. Furthermore this was published in 1996 the same year as the Ugandan presidential and parliamentary elections.
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The Term Limits Question and More
“The Term Limits Question and More” is a voter handbook, available in both English and Spanish, published in 1996 by the New York City Campaign Finance Board, in lead up to the November 5, 1996 General Election. This voter guide contains general voting information to instruct people about their rights as voters and the procedures that lead to the correct exercise of voting. At the same time, this 1996 NYC Voter Guide gives voters information about voting on municipal ballot proposals, including the referendum on term limits and statements for and against this ballot proposal. Summary information is also provided on state ballot questions and any other municipal ballot questions that may be before the voters.
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Thukela Local Government Election 29 May 1996
In preparation for the Thuleka local government elections on May 29th 1996, this newsletter was distributed in order to educate Thuleka residents to participate and vote. Information such as voting rules and instructions and functions of the offices up for election are supplemented with illustrations reinforcing this basic elections knowledge. This newsletter was published by the Institute for Democracy in Africa in 1996 and is written in both English and Zulu.
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Utah Voter Information Pamphlet
“Utah Voter Information Pamphlet” is a voter handbook issued in 1996 by the Utah Office of the Governor, in lead up to the November 5, 1996 Election in Utah. This handbook was designed to provide Utah voters with detailed information about judicial retention elections and the amendments to Utah’s State Constitution. Additionally, the handbook contains photographs and short statements from the candidates for U.S Congress and Utah’s executive offices. Included is a list of candidates for state school board and legislative offices as well as the names and phone numbers of Utah’s eight registered political parties. Moreover, the handbook also provides instructions on how to vote
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Voter Awareness Guide
The 1996 “Voter Awareness Guide” is written to inform voter educators on procedures they will have to undertake before the upcoming 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December. Instructions include details on the Voter Educator Outreach Programme, timelines and requirements of presentations on the importance of voting and the meaning of political posters. Also included is a question and brief answer section on general facts regarding the December elections.
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Voter information
This 1996 document provides voters with information on the upcoming primary election in Kankakee County, Illinois that will be held on March 19, 1996. The document goes over the candidate positions on the ballot, provides some basic voter instruction and also contains a list of precinct polling locations. Also included were sample ballots from the different parties for the upcoming primaries. This piece was released in lead up to the November 5, 1996 general elections including the presidential race between Democratic incumbent Bill Clinton and Republican nominee Bob Dole.
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Voter: un droit, Voter: Un devoir
“Voter: un droit, Voter: un devoir” is a 1996 pamphlet, available in French and Wolof, which explains how to vote in the November 1996 regional, municipal and rural elections in Senegal. The document, published by the Republic of Senegal Ministry of the Interior with the help of IFES, uses drawings to illustrate the step by step procedure for casting a vote.
Election Material
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Voter's Declaration/Affirmation
This 1996 document includes official absentee ballot material including a voter’s declaration and affirmation, mailing instructions, an official copy of the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot and further instructions to the voter.