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Voters pamphlet
“Voters Pamphlet” is a voter guide published in 1978 by Norma Paulus, Oregon’s Secretary of State, in lead up to the November 7, 1978 General 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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1978-1979 Maricopa County Precinct Map and Election Information Guide
This booklet published in 1978 was designed to provide a resource for voters and election administrators of Maricopa County, Arizona. Included in this booklet are state legislative district maps, precinct maps and code numbers and information on the voting system in Maricopa County. The booklet was released in lead up to the 1978 mid term elections held on November 7th.
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All About Elections: Your guide to the electoral process in Pennsylvania
“All About Elections: Your Guide to the Electoral Process in Pennsylvania” is a second-edition voter guide published in 1977 by the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , and intended to provide Pennsylvanians with general information on elections, voter registration, how to run for office, how to vote by absentee ballot, and the ways elections are held. Additionally it contains the text of the major requests made, Attorney General’s Opinions and Directives Concerning Elections. The booklet also contains Reapportionment maps.
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Clip and Save Voter Information
“Clip & Save Voter Information” was distributed in Dubuque County, Iowa in 1977. The piece includes information about the registration process, registration statistics from Dubuque County and a sample filled out voter registration card.
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How to Vote on the Standard Voting Machine
“How to Vote on the Standard Voting Machine” is an instructive document that provides voting directions and diagram on the voting machine for the Primary Election on September 8, 1977. It also provides a sample of facsimile by the Oneida County Board of Elections used for the primary election.
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Important changes in the law concerning registration and voting in 1977
“Important Changes in the Law concerning Registration and Voting for 1977” is a voter handbook updated and prepared in 1977 by Ted W. Brown, the Secretary of State of Ohio, in lead up to the November 8, 1977 General Election. The guide is meant to provide voters with information about registering and voting, absentee voting including the armed services absentee voting, to inform them about their rights as voters and the procedures that lead to a correct exercise of voting.
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Official Explanation of Constitution Amendment Issues for the November 1977 Ballot
“Official Explanation of Constitution Amendment Issues for November 1977” is a document explaining the constitutional amendment issues for the November 1977 Ballot in Ohio, issued in 1977 by Ted W. Brown, the Secretary of State of Ohio and James R. Marsh, Assistant Secretary of State. Some of the constitutional amendments touch on issues such as voter registration, fauna protection, state aid and credit to individuals, companies and/or corporations, general state constitutional debt limit being among the other issues discussed.
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Civic Education Material
Reglamento de la Comunidad Estudiantil
"Regulations of the Student Community” is a normative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1977 by the Ministry of Public Education in Costa Rica. The booklet is a student body ordinance compilation of rights and responsibilities for students. The booklet is meant to serve as an educative legal instrument that encompasses the functioning and attributes of the student community and lays out the main features of its role in educating young people become involved in the development of a democratic future of Costa Rica.
Election Material
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 1977 by the Office the Secretary of State of New Mexico. The pamphlet contains information on topics such as voter registration procedure, absentee registration, voting machines, fraudulent voting, sample ballots, and electioneering. This piece was released in lead up to special municipal elections in New Mexico; there is also a Spanish translation included in the pamphlet.
Election Material
Ballot
Grenada General Elections Parliamentary Ballot 1976
Ballot paper used for Parliamentary elections held on 7 December 1976. This ballot paper was used in the Constituency of the Town of Saint George.