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Take a Friend to Vote
“Take a Friend to Vote” is a packet of material that was published in 2000 by The League of Women Voters during the lead up to that year’s presidential elections. The materials include literature on the efficacy of voting, a list of numbers to call for absentee ballots, a question and answer sheet on voter registration and post cards with the slogan “We are going together to vote on November 7th.” This packet was aimed at increasing social capital and value around the upcoming presidential elections.
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Information on Voter registration in Chicago
“Information on Voter Registration in Chicago” was published in the year 2000 by Illinois’ “Board of Election Commissioners.” The piece includes sections on how to physically register to vote as well as how to handle changes to an applicant’s address and or name. The piece also describes how to assist applicants with disabilities and “persons lacking traditional residence” in the application process. This booklet was released in lead up to the November 7, 2000 elections that would feature the presidential race between George W. Bush and Al Gore. There is also a Spanish version of this document included in this packet.
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ivote2.com -- register to vote
This is an advertisement for ivote2.com a voter and civic education website designed at supporting voters in the decision making process for the November 7th, 2000 US presidential elections between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
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Area Registration Instructions
“Area Registration Instructions” was published in 2000 in Chicago Illinois during the lead up to that year’s general elections held on November 7. The booklet contains chapters on topics such as registering voters, setting up the registration location and concluding the registration duties. The booklet contains textual description as well as visual aids including sample voter registration cards as well as citizenship cards and sample election audit reports. That year’s general elections would feature the presidential race between Al Gore and George W. Bush.
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Welcome to the Million Mom March
“Welcome to the Million Mom March” is a pamphlet, produced by the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, advertizing the Million Mom March on May 14th 2000 in Washington D.C, USA, which is organized in order to promote tighter restrictions on guns. The document includes a list of activities such as voter registration (2000 is a presidential election year in the USA) and information on how participants can be more politically active and support candidates that will promote sensible gun laws.
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Service Vote 2000 Voters Toolkit
“Service Vote 2000 Voters Toolkit,” was a booklet that provided the American public with a variety of voter education materials in lead up to the 2000 presidential and congressional elections. Included in the literature is a sample registration form and a timeline that includes dates for presidential debates and other noteworthy campaign events.
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Voter's Self Defense Manual 2000 Edition
The 2000 Edition of the “Voter’s Self Defense Manual” issued by Project Vote Smart details contact information, campaign finance information, performance evaluation ratings, and recent key voting history for both members of the Senate and House of Representatives in the year 2000. Also provided is information explaining the purpose of the National Political Awareness Test given to all candidates which provide general indications on issues in the upcoming election. This manual serves as detailed voter education and awareness.
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Motor Voter News
The summer 1999 Edition of Motor Voter News, includes recent news regarding Virginia voter registration, information specifically regarding the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and key upcoming election dates. This newsletter is produced by the Virginia DMV and the Virginia State Board of Elections.
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Your Vote Your Voice
“Your Vote Your Voice” is a 1999 publication by the National Association of Independent Colleges. The Booklet address voter education, coalition building, “get out the vote,” and the time table for the 2000 presidential election. The publication was created in part to provide solutions to the apathy expressed by younger voters towards the electoral process.
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The Youth Vote
This document analyzes trends in youth voting from 1971 onward. The piece purposely picks 1971 as it was the year which the 26th amendment was passed. That amendment moved the age for universal suffrage from 21 to 18 years of age. This 1999 study provides statistical breakdowns of youth voting figures as well as an analysis of what the data suggests. Also included is a chapter on why youth don’t vote; that section also acknowledges that voter turnout has been on the decline since the 1960s.