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Type of Voting Equipment by County -- 2004
This map depicts the type of voting equipment by county in the US. The map was distributed during the lead up to the 2004 presidential and congressional elections.
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Voter instruction card
This is a 2002 voter card from Maryland. The card includes instructions as to how to use it in the new electronic voting systems. The card was released in lead up to the November 5, 2002 mid-term congressional elections. These elections would be the first mid-term congressional elections during the presidency of George W. Bush.
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Voting Instructions for AccuVote Touch Screen Voting System
This piece, distributed by the Prince George’s County Board of Elections, walks voters through a step by step process of how to vote in the year 2002 elections. The flyer describes the new “AcuVote Touch Screen Voting System,” the new voting machine that will be used for the September 10 primary and November 5 general elections.
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Electronic Transmission of Election Materials/ Manual for Local Election Officials
The “Electronic Transmission of Election Materials Manual” Is provided for local election officials and gives detailed instructions on the use of electronic transmission, how to handle faced documents, the process of storing ballots, the preparation of transmission coversheets, and frequently asked questions and answers. This informational document was prepared by the Federal Voting Assistance Program from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the year 1996.
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Wired for Democracy: Using Emerging Technology to Educate Voters
Provided by the League of Women Voters Education Fund in 1995, this essay entitled, “Wired for Democracy: Using Emerging Technology to Educate Voters” argues for the implementation of new technology in election systems. Written by Ellen Weir, this paper focuses on bypassing traditional media, pilot projects currently in place, future technologies, and the impact new technology has had in the past elections as well its potential for the upcoming 1996 presidential elections.
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Arlington Election Notes
In preparation for the November 5th, 2002 elections in Arlington County, Virginia, this edition of the Arlington Election Notes focuses on reminding residents of the upcoming elections and gives information regarding voting information and updated polling places throughout the county. Also provided is current news on election reform and election news from across the United States.
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Wyoming Guidelines for Punchcard Elections
In May 1981, Wyoming Secretary of State Thyra Thompson prepared the “Wyoming Guidelines for Punch Card Elections” in order to educate residents of Wyoming counties using this system on ballot format, color codes for primary versus general elections and partisan versus non-partisan offices, and regulations regarding ballot publications and requirements per polling station. Within this guide are examples of election ballots and further instructions regarding the appropriate process of counting and submitting votes. Instructional diagrams of punch card ballots are included to further educate Wyoming voters.
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Voter information for Registration Pushcard Voting and Absentee Voting for Chicago
This 1982 pamphlet from Cook County, Illinois was released in lead up to that year’s congressional and local elections held on November 2. The piece walks voters through the registration process as well and gives them information related to absentee voting.