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Seven Minor Party and Independent Presidential Candidates
“Seven Minor Party and Independent Presidential Candidates” explains the procedure for nominating petitions, the role of electors, and the “challenge period”. This news release, submitted on August 19th 1988 by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics informs the reader that seven independent or minor party candidates have met preliminary requirements to appear on the November 8th 1988 presidential election ballot in the District of Columbia, USA. Registered voters may then challenge signatures on the petition; after which qualified candidates will appear on the ballot in an order determined by public lottery.
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Voters Information Guide
This “Voters Information Guide” was released in Kane County, Illinois with the express intent to educate voters and spur voter turnout for the upcoming November 8, 1988 general elections. The pamphlet includes information on what elected offices and propositions will be up for vote it also contains sample ballot. The piece was released in lead up to the 1988 presidential election between Democratic nominee and Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis and Republican nominee and two term Vice-President George H.W. Bush.
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District's November 8th General Election Ballot is Finalized
“District's November 8th General Election Ballot is Finalized” is a news release by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics from October 3rd 1988 stating that the District of Columbia’s November Presidential General Election ballot has been finalized after the certification of the Primary Election results and the end of the “challenge period”. The document also contains the names of presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
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Supporting Federal Candidates
Published by the Federal Election Commission in March 1987, “Supporting Federal Candidates: A Guide for Citizens” provides the rules and regulations on individual and group contributions to federal candidates in order to educate citizens on appropriate participation in political campaign financing. Also provided are further regulations regarding volunteering in campaigns as well as other rules regarding campaign finance and expenses.
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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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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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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.
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State of Alaska Official Election Pamphlet II
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 two in a series of five and is specifically correlated to Alaska’s State House districts 5 to 7 and 16 and Senate districts D-E.
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State of Alaska Official Election Pamphlet III
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 three in a series of five and is specifically correlated to Alaska State House districts 8 to 15 and Senate district F-I.
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State of Alaska Official Election Pamphlet IV
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 four in a series of five and is specifically correlated to Alaska State House districts 17 to 21 and Senate district J-K.