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Facts for Citizens 1987-1988
“Facts for Citizens 1987-1988” is a brochure published by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics with the collaboration of the D.C. League of Women Voters with the objective of informing the residents of the District of Columbia of their government structure and election system. The brochure provides the names of D.C. elected officials, voter information, as well as an election schedule from November 1987 to November 1988 which includes the Primary and General election for president of the USA.
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How to Vote in Maryland
This pamphlet, released in 1988 by Maryland’s Board of Supervisors of Elections, and breaks down to voter registration and the physical voting process. The piece goes over how to register to vote, how to vote absentee, voting in a primary and what the value of an individual vote is. The year in which the pamphlet was released, 1988, would see the presidential election between Democratic nominee, Michael Dukakis and Republican nominee George H.W. Bush.
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Sources of Materials for Developing Enlightened Citizens
This October 1987 article provides a list of materials and resources that can be utilized as vehicles for civic education. Some of these include the “Center for Civic Education,” “The Jefferson Foundation,” and “A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans, Inc.” Each organization is summarized and their address is also provided.
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Voters Key
“Voters Key” is a voter handbook published in 1987 by the League of Women Voters of Houston Education Fund, and intended to serve as a basic educational document for eligible voters in Houston and Harris County. The handbook contains information on voter qualifications, voter registration and procedures. Additionally, it is a source of information regarding U.S Government Officials, State of Texas Officials, City of Houston Officials and Harris County Officials, presenting their contact information and political party affiliation.
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Voting in Pennsylvania
“Voting in Pennsylvania” is voter guide published in 1987 by the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in lead up to the 1987 Primary and Municipal Election, and intended to provide voter with information on voter registration, absentee voting, and voting procedures. Additionally, it contains a 1987 Election Calendar
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1987 Voters' Pamphlet
Published by Washington Secretary of State Ralph Munro on November 3rd, 1987, the “Voters’ Pamphlet” encourages voter participation by providing in depth information on 6 state measures being voted on and basic state voting registration instructions. Procedural information regarding conventions and caucuses as well as independent nominations is provided alongside a voter checklist, comment sheet, and absentee ballot rules to increase voter education. This pamphlet also provides information for the disabled and non-English speakers with voter assistance.
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Digest of Election Laws
“Digest of Election Laws” is a handbook published in 1987 by the County of Allegheny Department of Elections, and intended to present voters a summary of the most outstanding features of the election and registration laws. Some of the topics included are: General Information on Elections such as Primary and General Elections, Political Parties, Election Officials, Petitions for Nomination, Special Elections to fill vacancies, the Hatch Act, Elections of the President and Vice-President being among the other topics described. Additionally, the handbook contains information on voting registration and absentee voting.
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Counties of Sacramento & Placer Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet
This document provides a sample ballot and voter information pamphlet regarding the special election being held on December 16, 1986 in Sacramento and Placer Counties California. The piece includes voter instructions and a portion on absentee voting as well.
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United States (VA) State General Election Ballot 1986
This sample ballot was distributed by the Republican Party in Fairfax County, Virginia, to educate voters how to vote for their candidates in the election to fill the House seat in the 8th Congressional District.
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State of Alaska Official Election Pamphlet I
This “State of Alaska Official Election Pamphlet November 4, 1986,” was published in lead up to the November 4th national and local elections in Alaska. The pamphlet contains a list of statewide candidates as well as a list of relevant ballot measures for the upcoming elections and also has sections on absentee voting and political party statements. This pamphlet is one in a series of five and is specifically correlated to Alaska state house districts 1 to 4 and Senate districts A-C.