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Changes in the 90s : Proposed Property Tax Exemption Amendment
“Changes in the 90s: Proposed Property Tax Exemption Amendment” was released in Kentucky in lead up to the 1998 state and national elections. This particular document focused on “Constitutional Amendment No. 2,” which would alter the state legislature’s ability to levy property and real estate taxes. Specifically, the amendment would allow the commonwealth’s General Assembly to “exempt items of personal property from taxation and to expand the homestead real property tax exemption for retirees who are totally disabled.” This amendment would be featured on the November 3, 1998 ballot for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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Deadlines dates for 1998 elections in the state of Maryland
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Election Calendar for Chicago 1998
This document provides voters in Chicago with information regarding the upcoming November 3, 1998 elections. The piece contains sections on the March 17th primary as well as an election calendar that highlights key dates. There is also a Spanish language version of this booklet included.
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In the Hospital? Don't Forget to Vote!
The document was published in 1998 by Maryland’s “Board of Supervisors of Elections” in lead up to that year’s general elections held on November 3rd. The document provides answers to voters who are will be in the hospital during the election. The piece also provides information regarding absentee and emergency application voting as well as a timeline for that year’s midterm elections.
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Judge of Election Handbook
This piece describes the voting and election process, for the November 3, 1998 elections, to “election judges” from Chicago, Illinois. The piece provides sections on how to properly set up a polling station, what to do after the polls close as well as what the Judges’ overall duties are. The piece also provides a glossary of election related vocabulary.
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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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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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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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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.