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State of Alaska Official Election Pamphlet V
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 five in a series of five and is correlated to Alaska State House districts 22-27 and Senate district L-N.
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County of Sacramento Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet
This is a civic education booklet from the County of Sacramento, California that was distributed in June of 1986. The booklet includes a sample ballot with statements from the candidates, descriptions of up coming ballot initiatives as well as an absentee ballot request form. This booklet was produce in run up to the June 3rd primaries of the Libertarian party from the County of Sacramento.
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1986 Voters and Candidates Pamphlet
The November 4th 1986 “Voters and Candidates Pamphlet” published by Washington Secretary of State Ralph Munro emphasizes the importance of voter participation in the state and the importance of voting opportunities for the disabled such as the recent implementation of Braille voting pamphlets. Along with information on six state measures, this 1986 pamphlet provides biographical information on candidates running for US Senate and other state representatives. Campaign contribution regulations, a voter checklist and telephone service, absentee ballot information, and district maps are also provided to increase voter education and to ensure voting ease.
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A Guide to Voting in New Jersey
“A Guide to Voting in New Jersey” was published in 1986 by the Election Division of the Office of New Jersey Secretary of State. The piece provides facts related to the voter registration and the voting processese as well as absentee voting and choosing party affiliation. Furthermore the piece contains an election timeline containing key dates related to the election season. The November 4 elections would also feature the second and final mid-term elections of Ronald Reagan’s presidency.
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Application for Change of Party Affiliation
This document is a 1986 application for change of party affiliation. The card asks for the applicant’s name, address, birth date, signature and the party that they wish to register with. The card was distributed in lead up to the primary elections for the 1986 local and congressional elections held later that year on November 4.
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How to Judge a Candidate
“How to Judge a Candidate,” is a pamphlet that breaks down the steps one should take when considering a political candidate. The literature beaks down the vetting process into seven steps and includes a final score card at the end of the document that the participant may use. This document was produced in 1986, midterm congressional elections were held that year in the US.
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How to Watch a Debate
Researched and written by Project Manager for the League of Women Voters Education Fund Deborah Goldman, this 1986 pamphlet serves as a guideline to teachers and students as to how to watch, rate, and follow a political debate. Entitled, “How to Watch a Debate,” this document includes information on candidate participation, debate format, historical impact of the debate on the election, and suggested activities to better comprehend and analyze the debate.
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Know the rules about political campaign signs
“Know the Rules about Political Campaign Signs” is a packet that was produced in Nebraska in 1986 in lead up to that year’s mid-term elections. The piece outlines what constitutes unlawful distribution of signs. Specifically the literature addresses penalties for posting signs illegally and also provides contact information that a citizen may call if such signs are spotted.
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Voters pamphlet
“Voters Pamphlet” is a voter guide published in 1986 by Barbara Roberts, Oregon’s Secretary of State, in lead up to the May 20, 1986 Primary Election, and intended to inform the people of Oregon about voter registration requirements, absentee voting requirements, elections by mail, and voting at polling places. The pamphlet is divided into separate sections for Measures, Partisan Candidates and Nonpartisan Candidates. The pamphlet contains the complete text of each proposed measure, the shorter ballot title version, an impartial statement explaining the measure and its effect and arguments filed by proponents and/or opponents. Additionally, it contains statements and photographs of the candidates with information on occupation, occupational and educational background, as well as prior governmental experience.
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Wyoming Election Guidelines
The August 1984 “Wyoming Election Guidelines” prepared by Wyoming Secretary of State Thyra Thompson begins by specifically addressing procedures for absentee registration and voting in health care facilities to ensure equal voting opportunities. The “Guidelines” proceed to address military and overseas voters as well as general absentee voting issues. Explicit circumstances such as regulations of campaign nomination, dual office holding, candidate withdrawals, and write-in and independent candidates are included alongside basic voter registration information to further educate Wyoming residents.