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Virginia Election Laws 2003 Edition
Virginia Election Laws 2003 Edition
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Candidate's Guide
“Candidates Guide 2003” was issues by the Illinois State Board of Elections in 2003 and was meant to provide prospective candidates with a clear rubric for qualifying for the ballot. The literature includes chapters on the units of local government conducting elections in 2003 and necessary requirements to qualify for filling nomination papers.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Local Election Officials Handbook for the 2003 Consolidated Elections
“Local Elections Officials Hand Book of 2003” was issues by the Illinois State Board of Elections in 2003 and was meant to provide election officials with a manual for running a smooth electoral process. The booklet contains chapters on topics such as the registration process, nomination process, certification of candidates and absentee voting. The booklet also includes a detailed glossary on election specific terminology and a section that answers some frequently asked questions.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
School & Community College Supplement to the Local Election Officials Handbook
This document, issued by Illinois State Board of Elections in 2003, was meant to supplement the broader “Local Election Officials Hand Book of 2003.” This particular book covers school and community college districts and was made to help officials from these institutions administer polling stations more efficiently. A list of candidates along with their area of residence is provide, furthermore, registration documents such as “petition for nomination” forms are included as well.
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Report/Paper
Lithuania: Money and Politics Case Study
Lithuania has rapidly developed both politically and economically since emerging from the Soviet Union in 1991. While the country has built a functioning parliamentary system of government, has become a member of NATO, and is on the verge of joining the European Union, it still faces many problems associated with the many consolidating democracies around the world. As in all democracies, populations need to trust that those they elect will represent their interests. Problems such as corruption, weaknesses in laws concerning the political financing, and unaccounted for political income and expenditures threaten the credibility of the process and hinder the speed at which democracy is consolidated. Additionally, Lithuania lacks the high level of vibrant debate about the issue of political financing among scholars, journalists and civil society bodies required to promote meaningful reform. Recognizing this, Lithuania has developed an independent Central Electoral Committee (CEC) and adopted laws requiring detailed and public disclosure of political finance accounts. Prior to conducting Money and Politics programming in Lithuania, the CEC had made a demonstrable interest in making information public. While scanning summary report of accounts and placing them on the internet, the user could not search, not easily compare and analyze the information. Interested parties were required to make an appointment to view more detailed, paper-based information. Further, while the Tax Authorities are required to audit final political party reports, enforcement is widely considered to be weak. Few, if any, cases of political finance violations have been forwarded and investigated, not to mention prosecuted. By addressing the difficult issues surrounding political finance with the support of IFES in 2002 and 2003, Lithuania is emerging as a model for other consolidating democracy to follow. Significant areas remain to be addressed. While Lithuania has taken concrete steps to reform political finance legislation, open political finance information to public scrutiny and oversight, and encourage debate, further efforts are required to actively enforce laws and regulations and raise the level of debate among the various governmental, legislative, and civil society groups. By addressing these areas, Lithuania has the potential for being an example of best practices while making local expertise and resources to other countries undergoing similar reforms.
December 31, 2002
Election Material
Civic Education Material
General Elections Sample Ballot
This booklet, released by the Miami-Dade Elections Department, details the upcoming November 5, 2002 congressional and local elections. The piece contains a mock ballot with candidates and amendments to Florida’s constitution that will be voted on as well; the ballot is in both English and Haitian Creole. The booklet also contains a section on frequently asked questions and a section on the physical process of voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Arlington Election Notes
In preparation for the November 5th, 2002 elections in Arlington County, Virginia, this edition of the Arlington Election Notes focuses on reminding residents of the upcoming elections and gives information regarding voting information and updated polling places throughout the county. Also provided is current news on election reform and election news from across the United States.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet
This packet contains a sample ballot and a “Voter Information Pamphlet,” for the upcoming primary election on March 5, 2002 in San Diego County, California. The packet contains information on how to physically fill out a ballot as well as what propositions and positions will be voted on. The “Voter Information Pamphlet” includes candidate profiles and descriptions of the election’s propositions and the arguments for and against them.