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How to vote in Massachusetts
This piece of “get out the vote” material was released in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during the lead up to the 1986 election season. The pamphlet covers who may register to vote, how to vote if physically disabled, how to vote and how to change party affiliation. The piece also provides an election timeline, a list of offices on the ballot and a resource for publications about elections. The November 4, 1986 mid-term elections would see Michael Dukakis win a second term as Massachusetts’ Governor.
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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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Making a Change
This document was produced in 1986 by the Johnson County Election Office in Olathe, Kansas. The piece contains a sheet with options to apply for a changed address, cancelation of a previous registration and an application for a new registration. The flyer was released in lead up to the November 4, 1986 midterm congressional elections.
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Voter Registration in Texas
“Voter Registration in Texas” is a voter handbook, available in both English and Spanish, produced in 1986 by the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas, and intended to serve as an educational source for voter registration, voter qualifications, and voting practices in case of name/ address change.
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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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Voting is a Privilege -- Let's Use it!
“Voting is a Privilege Let’s Use it!” is a pamphlet that was published in 1986 in Florida. The booklet describes the voter registration process as well as where one may register to vote. Furthermore, topics such as changing party affiliation and when you will need your registration card are covered.
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1986 Voter information
“1986 Voter Information” was produced by the Office of the Election Commissioner of Nebraska in 1986. The piece outlines which offices will be up for vote in the upcoming May 13th primary and November 4th general elections as well as who is eligible to vote and how the voter registration process works. The document also deals with absentee voting, how to register if one has recently changed their name or domicile and also includes a timeline of relevant election-season dates. This would be the second and final round of congressional mid-term elections to take place during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
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Registering Tomorrow's Leaders Today: How to Conduct a High School Voter Registration Drive
“Registering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: How to Conduct a High School Voter Registration Drive” is a Voter Registration Manual produced in 1985 by the New York State Youth Council and developed to help high school students and educators plan and conduct effective voter registration drives among eligible high school students. The manual discusses how to organize a voter registration drive, different methods of structuring the campaign, press and publicity coverage, materials required and ideas for following up after the drive has been completed. The manual also contains brief historical facts about voting in the U.S and questions and answers about voter registration.
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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.