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In 1776 voting was a revolutionary idea
This pamphlet was published in 1976 in Minnesota in lead up to that year’s general elections. The objective of the piece was to energize citizens behind the voting process and provides some information related to voter registration and eligibility. That year’s November 2 general elections would feature the presidential race between Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter and Republican incumbent Gerald Ford. Carter’s running-mate, Walter Mondale, was a Senator from Minnesota.
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In 1776 voting was a revolutionary idea. In 1976 it still is!
This article was published in 1976 in Minnesota by the Election Division of the Office of the Secretary of State. The piece was released to educated voters on the electoral process and also energize voter turnout around the celebration of the United States’ bicentennial birthday. The article includes information regarding the voter registration and voting processes and also includes the key dates of the 1976 election season. That year’s November 2 general elections would feature the presidential race between Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter and Republican incumbent Gerald Ford. Carter’s running-mate, Walter Mondale, was a Senator from Minnesota.
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Facts for New Citizens about Registration and Voting 1976
This pamphlet provides Californian’s with the necessary information required to register to vote as well as how to file for an absentee ballot. The piece was disturbed in lead up to the November 2, 1976 general elections. That year featured the presidential election between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
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United States (ID) Primary Ballot 1976
Primary elections were held for the Republican and Democratic parties on 3 August 1976 to select nominees for the November 1976 general election. This ballot was used for the primary elections in Ada County, Idaho.
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Ballot
United States (MA) State Primary Ballot 1976
Primary election ballot for Democratic Party voters in Middlefield, Massachusetts. In this election, voters selected the candidates they wished to have represent the Democratic Party in the November 1976 general election.
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Civic Education Material
Instruction Ballot for Voters
This is an instructional ballot from Wayne County, Michigan for the upcoming November 2, 1976 national elections. The piece contains information on what you must do to vote and how you can correct a mistake on a ballot. Also, the document provides a list of the candidates including congressional representatives and representatives in the state legislature. The November 2 elections would also feature the presidential race between Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter and Republican incumbent Gerald Ford.
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Ballot
United States (CA) General Election Ballot 1976
Ballot used for the general election held in the United States on 2 November 1976. This ballot was used in Sacramento County, California. Voters voted on numerous nationwide, state, and local officials, in addition to ballot measures. The main candidates for President were Gerald FORD and Jimmy CARTER. The ballot is printed in Spanish and English.
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Ballot
United States (IL) General Election Ballot 1976
Sample ballot distributed to voters in advance of the 2 November 1976 general election. Readers of The Daily News-Tribune, Ottawa Daily Times, and Streator Times Press received this ballot to familiarize themselves with the candidates and elections occuring in La Salle County, Illinois.
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Ballot
United States (ID) General Election 1976
Ballot used for the general election held in the United States on 2 November 1976. This ballot was used in Jerome County, Idaho. Voters could select a party list or select candidates in the individual races. The main parties were the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and Libertarian Party.
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Ballot
United States (MN) General Election 1976
Sample general election ballot for the 2 November 1976 election in Minnesota. The main candidates in the presidential race were Gerald FORD and Jimmy CARTER.