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Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the November 5, 1996 Special Election
“Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the November 5, 1996 Special Election” is a voter handbook issued in 1996 by the State Board of Elections in Virginia, in lead up to the November 5, 1996 Special Election and intended to familiarize voters with the proposed constitutional amendments in the November 5, 1996 Special Election. Some of the proposed constitutional amendments include the public employees retirement system, the rights of victims of crime, voting and voter registration, being among the others.
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Qualifications for Public Office in the District of Columbia
“Qualifications for Public Office in the District of Columbia” is a memo, published by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics in 1996, which lists and briefly describes the qualifications needed to hold various offices in the District of Columbia, USA. The offices listed are specific to the District of Columbia, most of them local positions, and candidates may be elected through a general or special election.
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Civic Education Material
Guide to the Initiative and Referendum Process
“Guide to the Initiative and Referendum Process” is an information circular from 1996 made available by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics which explains how to place an Initiative or Referendum Measure on the ballot in the District of Columbia, USA. Although 1996 is Presidential Election year in the USA, the document does not state whether this process applies to a specific election.
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How to register and vote in Alexandria
“How to Register and Vote in Alexandria” is a voter handbook issued in 1996 by the Registrar of Voters and the Election Board of Alexandria, Virginia, in lead up to the 1996, 1997, and 1998 Elections. The brochure is designed to inform people about voter registration and it provides instructions on voting. Additionally, it contains the Alexandria Election Calendar with the most important dates of the upcoming 1996, 1997, and 1998 Elections.
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Election and Political Party Law
How to Run for Public Office in North Dakota - 1996-97
How to Run for Public Office in North Dakota - 1996-97
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Civic Education Material
Election 96 Info
“Election 96 Info” is a guide to candidate qualification in the District of Columbia for the elections taking place in the year of 1996, produced by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics in 1996. The guide informs the reader of required qualifications for many different offices, including US Senator, US Representative, Mayor of D.C., and Chairman of the Council. A special section within the guide outlines regulations for the 1996 Presidential Elections: the Presidential Preference Primary, the Primary Election and General Elections are all covered. Information about ballots, the challenge period and absentee voting is also provided.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Election Calendar 1996
This is a guideline and timeline for the upcoming March 19, 1996 primary and November 5, 1996 general elections held in Chicago, Illinois. The piece includes information related to the congressional districts in Illinois, what particular positions are up for vote as well as information on absentee voting and how to file for ballot referenda. This piece was released in lead up to the presidential election between Democratic incumbent Bill Clinton and Republican nominee Bob Dole.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Choice is Yours
“The Choice is Yours,” is an Arizona publication that was released during the lead up the state’s general and special elections held on November 7, 1996. The pamphlet contains a brief timeline of the election, a sample ballot, a section on absentee voting and an overview of special election issues, including Proposition 100. Proposition 100 called for an increase in the monthly earnings of the mayor of Tucson and raises for city council members as well. There is a Spanish language version of this document included as well.