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Official Voters Pamphlet
The November 6th, 1979 “Official Voters Pamphlet” published by Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman provides information regarding the upcoming 1980 Presidential Elections including party caucus and convention procedures, dates, and regulations. This pamphlet also examines the six state ballot measures and gives the full text of proposed and existing legislation, statements for and against, rebuttal statements, and brief explanations of each state measure.
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California Ballot Pamphlet - Special Statewide Election
This edition of the “California Voters Pamphlet,” published in 1979, contains detailed summaries of the four propositions up for vote in California’s November 6, 1979 special statewide election. The booklet breaks down the propositions and provides their official title, legislative analysis, the actual text and argument. The propositions cover topics such as loan interest rates, limitation of government appropriations and school assignment and transportation of pupils.
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Civic Education Material
Registration, Voting and Absentee Voting Information
In July of 1979, Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman published this informational pamphlet that provides specific instructions regarding issues of qualifications, residency, new registration, transfer voters, and absentee ballots. This issue of “Registration, Voting, and Absentee Voting Information” also gives the exact election dates and voting deadlines for the 1979 and 1980 primary and general elections.
Election Material
Constitution
An Act to Provide for The Government of Norfolk Island
An Act to Provide for The Government of Norfolk Island
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Civic Education Material
Access to Voting in Massachusetts
This 1979 publication, of the Elections Department of Massachusetts Secretary of State, that covers citizen’s access to vote. The piece touches on topics such as who can vote, who can register in Massachusetts and what to do in the case of registration problems.
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Facts for Voters on Registration and Voting
“Facts for Voters on Registration and Voting,” is a 1979 publication from Du Page County, Illinois Board of Election Commission. The piece was released in lead up to the 1980 national elections and delves into topics such as voter registration, voting for a presidential candidate, absentee voting and county election statistics. The November 4, 1980 presidential election was between Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter and Republican nominee Ronald Reagan; Reagan would win Illinois' 21 electoral votes and the presidancy.
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Civic Education Material
Have You Moved Recently?
Published by Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman in 1979, “Have You Moved Recently?” informs Washington new residents on how to change their voter registration record. This pamphlet provides instruction to transfers and new registrations as well as details as to when to vote and absentee ballot information.
Election Material
Ballot
United States (MI) State General Election Ballot 1978
Ballot used in the 7 November 1978 midterm election in Michigan. This ballot was used in Grand Rapids, Michigan to elect statewide and local officials. Voters could select either a single party ticket or vote in individual races.
Election Material
Ballot
United States (VA) State General Election 1978
Sample ballot for the 7 November 1978 general election held in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This sample ballot shows the candidates for the offices of United States Senator and Member of the House of Representatives for the First Congressional District.