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Specimen Ballots
This is a facsimile (copy) ballot from the September 20, 1980 local and congressional elections held in Hawaii. This document contains the copy of the ballot in English, Chinese and Ilokano; however, it does not include any instructions as to how to fill out the ballot. This document was published in 1980 the same year as the presidential election between Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
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State Elections in Massachusetts
This pamphlet was released in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during the lead up to the 1980 presidential and general elections. The piece provides dates and information on the upcoming presidential and state primaries, the general elections and also provides a timeline for future elections in Massachusetts. The November 4, 1980 elections would feature a presidential race between Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter and Republican nominee Ronald Regan.
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Civic Education Material
VIP: Voters' Information Pamphlet for the Citizens of New Mexico
“VIP: Voters’ Information Pamphlet for the Citizens of New Mexico,” was produced in 1980 by the Office the Secretary of State of New Mexico. The pamphlet contains information on topics such as voter registration procedure, absentee registration, duration of registration, dates of registration, sample ballots, and electioneering. The piece was released in lead up to the November 4, 1980 elections that would feature the presidential race between Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter and Republican nominee Ronald Reagan. This document is translated into Spanish as well.
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Votacion de ausentes
“Votacion de Ausentes” is a pamphlet prepared by Massachusetts Secretary of State Michael Joseph Connolly in 1980 dedicated to informing Spanish-speaking residents of how to vote absentee in the upcoming November 4th state elections. Qualification, procurement, voting, and mailing instructions are provided regarding the absentee ballot.
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Official Voters Pamphlet
The November 6th, 1979 “Official Voters Pamphlet” published by Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman provides information regarding the upcoming 1980 Presidential Elections including party caucus and convention procedures, dates, and regulations. This pamphlet also examines the six state ballot measures and gives the full text of proposed and existing legislation, statements for and against, rebuttal statements, and brief explanations of each state measure.
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California Ballot Pamphlet - Special Statewide Election
This edition of the “California Voters Pamphlet,” published in 1979, contains detailed summaries of the four propositions up for vote in California’s November 6, 1979 special statewide election. The booklet breaks down the propositions and provides their official title, legislative analysis, the actual text and argument. The propositions cover topics such as loan interest rates, limitation of government appropriations and school assignment and transportation of pupils.
Election Material
Ballot
Saint Lucia Parliamentary Ballot 1979
Envelopes used for the transport of ballots and electoral materials for the 2 July 1979 general election in St. Lucia. The main parties in the election were the Saint Lucia Labour Party and the United Workers Party.
Election Material
Ballot
Saint Lucia Parliamentary Ballot 1979
Sample ballot paper used for the 2 July 1979 general election in Saint Lucia. The main parties in the election were the Saint Lucia Labour Party and the United Workers Party.
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Registration, Voting and Absentee Voting Information
In July of 1979, Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman published this informational pamphlet that provides specific instructions regarding issues of qualifications, residency, new registration, transfer voters, and absentee ballots. This issue of “Registration, Voting, and Absentee Voting Information” also gives the exact election dates and voting deadlines for the 1979 and 1980 primary and general elections.