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Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the November 3, 1998 Special Election
Authorized by Virginia State Board of Elections Secretary M. Bruce Meadows, this document provides information on five proposed constitutional amendments that appear on the November 3rd 1998 Special Election ballot. For each proposed amendment the ballot question, explanation, present constitution and background, as well as the proposed change are provided.
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The DC Wise Guide
“The DC Wise Guide” is a guide issued in 1998 by the League of Women Voters in the District of Columbia with the objective of providing background information about the government of the District of Columbia, USA, and how to participate in its politics by either running for local office or by voting in the upcoming elections. Descriptions of different positions such as Mayor of D.C. or Member of the Board of Education are given as well as contact numbers for members of these teams. Finally, the dates for the Primary and General elections in 1998 are made known to the reader.
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The Party-List System
“The Party-List System” is a 1998 booklet, published by the Commission on Elections, which explains the party-list system in the Philippines. The objective of this system is to provide an improved method for small, political parties to obtain possible representation in the House of Representatives. The document explains eligibility for these lists and various other details so that organizations and groups may participate in the party-list election, taking place simultaneously with the national and local election in May 1998.
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Sample Ballot
This Virginia Sample Ballot in preparation for the November 3rd, 1998 General and Special Elections was authorized by the Electoral Board of the County of Fairfax. It includes the race between Thomas M. Davis III and C.W. “Levi” Levy for the House of Representatives Member from the 11th District, five constitutional amendments, and two Fairfax county proposed bonds.
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League of Women Voters of Kentucky
This is a print out from the website of Kentucky’s chapter of the “League of Women Voters.” The printed pages contain information about voter registration and candidate forums. This information was posted in lead up to the November 3, 1998 elections that would feature local and congressional candidates as well as amendments to the Commenwealth of Kentucky's Constitution.
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List of candidates for municipal office
“List of candidates for municipal office” is a 1998 leaflet which lists the candidates who will be running for Municipal Office in the Philippines in the May 1998 General National and Local Elections. The document also lists the party affiliation of the candidates. There is no source listed.
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Voter Information Guide
This 1998 “Voter Information Guide” was produced by the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s State Board of Elections in lead up to that year’s primary and general elections. The piece provides answers to many frequently asked questions such as who can register to vote and where one can register to vote; it also addresses topics such as absentee ballots and basic voting procedures, including the operation of voting machines. The November 3 general elections would be the final congressional elections of Bill Clinton's two term presidency.
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Voter information sheet, list of candidates and sample ballots
“Voter information sheet, list of candidates and sample ballots” is a 1998 pamphlet published by the Commission on Elections which provides information on the polling place and voting in the May 1998 National and Local Elections in the Philippines, as well as a list of candidates running for various offices including president.
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Young Texas Voters
“Young Texas Voters” is a voter handbook issued in 1998, available in both English and Spanish, by the Election Division of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, in lead up to the November 3, 1998 General Election in Texas. The guide is meant to provide voters with information about voting, the voter registration process, and the procedures that lead to a correct exercise of voting. Additionally, it contains an Election Calendar with the most important dates of the November 3, 1998 General Election in Texas.
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Virginia Elections 1997
On October 30th, 1997, The Washington Post published a special section entitled “Virginia Election 1997: Voters Guide” which provides a detailed breakdown of all candidates and important issues for the upcoming November elections. In this section are articles focusing on key current issues, recent candidate voting history, a complete analysis of each local and national race, outside campaign advertisements, and a map of the House of Delegates Districts. This section provides in depth information on all components of the 1997 Virginia elections.