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U.S.A. 2006: Poll Worker Training
Photos from a poll worker training session in the United States
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Global Youth Service Day 2005
Youth Service America (YSA) is a resource center that partners with thousand of organizations commited to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people in America, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. The piece includes YSA’s mission statement and goals for youth public service and community stewardship. Some examples of proposed community projects are HIV/AIDs awearness campaigns and neighborhood beautification initiatives.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Global Youth Service Day Planning tool Kit
“Global Youth Service Day Planning Tool Kit” is a 2004 publication promoting the fourth annual Global Youth Service Day. The booklet includes chapters on how to fund raise and recruit for Global Youth Service Day activities as well as how to increase your image and impact by incorporating public relations into your day. Also, the packets contain evaluation forms for their Global Youth Service Day day.
Election Material
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Type of Voting Equipment by County -- 2004
This map depicts the type of voting equipment by county in the US. The map was distributed during the lead up to the 2004 presidential and congressional elections.
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Ballot
United States (CA) State Special Election Ballot 2003
Ballot used in a statewide election in California on 7 October 2003. The ballot has two parts; the first asks if voters wanted to recall Governor Gray Davis, who had been accused of losing touch with his constituents, and the second part asked whom voters wanted to replace Governor Davis. The main candidates in the recall were Arnold SCHWARZENEGGER, Cruz BUSTAMANTE and Tom MCCLINTOCK.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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.
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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.
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.