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Newcomer information
This booklet was produced in 1989 by the Office of the Secretary of State of Iowa to educate “new comers” to the city of Des Moines. The piece includes sections on the city’s higher education, recreational opportunities as well as maps of the city and information on voting registration of new residents. Voter registration cards and details about what documents are necessary for a successful registration process the registration process are included in the pamphlet as well.
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Register and Vote: Your Most Basic and Important Freedom as a Citizen
This 1989 publication was released in lead up to the February 28 special mayoral primary and April 4 special mayoral election held in Chicago, Illinois. The pamphlet contains information related to how the voter registration process works; there is also a Spanish version of the pamphlet.
Election Material
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Alabama Voter Information Guide
This document breaks down the 1988 election cycle and timeline for Alabama voters. The pamphlet includes a timeline for the elections, information on absentee voting, election-day procedure and what specific elections will be held. Presidential elections between Michael Dukakis and George H.W. Bush were held that year as were elections for probate judges and city commissioners.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Are You Properly Registered to Vote in the Presidential Election?
“Are You Properly Registered to Vote in the Presidential Election?” is a news release by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics from September 16th 1988 informing registered voters who have moved without sending written notice of their new address must do so in order to vote in the November 8th 1988 Presidential Election. The document issues a stern warning that voter registration will be cancelled if the address is not up to date.
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Congratulations on becoming a citizen of the United States and a registered voter
This one page flyer, from 1988, offers congratulations to Floridians who have both recently been affirmed as citizens of the United States and have also registered to vote.
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DC Residents Reminded of Voter Registration Procedures
“DC Residents Reminded of Voter Registration Procedures” is a news release by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics from September 6th 1988 notifying District of Columbia residents that there is a 24 hour telephone number they may call in order to register to vote in the November 1988 Presidential Election. Additionally, it informs the reader of “National Voter Registration Week” – established by the National League of Women Voters – that is coming up soon.
Election Material
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DC Voter Registration Closes October 11th
“DC Voter Registration Closes October 11th: Last Day for Citizens to Register or to file address changes” is a news release by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics from September 22nd 1988 reminding residents of the District of Columbia that they have only two weeks left to register to vote in the November 1988 Presidential Elections. Since D.C. law requires those who register to vote to maintain a current residence address on the voter roll, all residents wishing to register must first update all their information at the registry.
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District Residents Have Only One Week Left to Register to Vote
“District Residents Have Only One Week Left to Register to Vote: DC Voter Registry Closes at Midnight, October 11th” is a news release by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics made public on October 3rd 1988 in order to inform District of Columbia residents that the deadline to register to vote in the November 1988 Presidential Election is approaching quickly. The release also notifies voters of the need to update any change of information at the registry.
Election Material
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Election '88 in Minnesota
“Election in Minnesota: Register and Vote” was published in 1988 in Minnesota by the Election Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. The piece contains information on topics such as the registration process, voter eligibility, absentee voting, and primary elections. The pamphlet was released in 1988 the year of the presidential election between Democratic nominee, Michael Dukakis and Republican nominee George H.W. Bush.
Election Material
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Electors Manual
“Electors Manual” is a voter guide published in 1988 by the Elections Division of Oregon, in lead up to the May 17, 1988 Primary Election and November 8, 1988 General Election, and intended to inform the people of Oregon about voter registration requirements, absentee voting requirements, elections by mail, and voting at polling places. Additionally it provides a brief summary of the important dates related to the Elections of 1988 and 1989 and a list of all the