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Malawi Electoral Commission By-Elections
This newsletter, published by the Malawi Electoral Commission in preparation for the By-elections in November 1996, discusses voter registration, candidate registration, duties of representatives, and role of the media. It also encourages voters to make informed choices.
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A Guide to Presidential Elections
This document was published in 1996 during the lead up to that year’s presidential election. The literature provides some background in US civics and electoral history as well as a glossary of political terminology.
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Code of Conduct for Civic Educators
“Code of Conduct for Civil Educators” is a 1996 publication that was aimed at supporting educational initiatives towards the Ugandan Constitution. The piece outlines the role of civic educators in Uganda as people who should foster strong voter turnout, as well as promote an open flow of knowledge so that voters can make the decision that is right for them. Furthermore this was published in 1996 the same year as the Ugandan presidential and parliamentary elections.
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The Term Limits Question and More
“The Term Limits Question and More” is a voter handbook, available in both English and Spanish, published in 1996 by the New York City Campaign Finance Board, in lead up to the November 5, 1996 General Election. This voter guide contains general voting information to instruct people about their rights as voters and the procedures that lead to the correct exercise of voting. At the same time, this 1996 NYC Voter Guide gives voters information about voting on municipal ballot proposals, including the referendum on term limits and statements for and against this ballot proposal. Summary information is also provided on state ballot questions and any other municipal ballot questions that may be before the voters.
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Utah Voter Information Pamphlet
“Utah Voter Information Pamphlet” is a voter handbook issued in 1996 by the Utah Office of the Governor, in lead up to the November 5, 1996 Election in Utah. This handbook was designed to provide Utah voters with detailed information about judicial retention elections and the amendments to Utah’s State Constitution. Additionally, the handbook contains photographs and short statements from the candidates for U.S Congress and Utah’s executive offices. Included is a list of candidates for state school board and legislative offices as well as the names and phone numbers of Utah’s eight registered political parties. Moreover, the handbook also provides instructions on how to vote
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Voter Awareness Guide
The 1996 “Voter Awareness Guide” is written to inform voter educators on procedures they will have to undertake before the upcoming 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December. Instructions include details on the Voter Educator Outreach Programme, timelines and requirements of presentations on the importance of voting and the meaning of political posters. Also included is a question and brief answer section on general facts regarding the December elections.
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The 1997 General Elections in Question and Answer
Published in January 1996 by the General Elections Institute of Indonesia, this informational guide to the 1997 Indonesian general elections is prepared in a question and answer format to better educate Indonesian voters on basic election knowledge. Topics covered include voter registration, political structure of Indonesia, responsibilities of election monitor and organizers, as well as other general election required knowledge.
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Face to Face: A Guide to Candidate Debates
“Face to Face: A Guide to Candidate Debates” is a handbook created by the League of Women Voters Education Fund to help groups and voters to stage and produce effective, fair and interesting candidate debates. The guide, produced in 1996, prompts the reader to consider sponsorship and financing for the debates as well as outlining possible criteria, format and legal issues.