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Registration, Voting and Absentee Voting Information
Published in July 1978 by Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman, “Registration, Voting, and Absentee Voting Information” provides Washington citizens with basic information regarding voting in general and specific instruction for the 1978 Congressional primary and general elections. Voting questions regarding residency, qualifications, voting locations, etc. are addressed in this brief voting tutorial.
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Election and Political Party Law
Political Party Composition, Procedures and Responsibilities -State of Colorado
Political Party Composition, Procedures and Responsibilities -State of Colorado
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Civic Education Material
Voter Certificate and List of Precincts with Spanish-speaking Judges
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Civic Education Material
1978: The First Election of the State's Second Century
This piece briefly lays out the voter registration process and election time line in Colorado for the 1978 primary and general elections. The article also contains a section of frequently asked questions as well as a section describing the primary and general elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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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Civic Education Material
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.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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.