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This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Voting and elections: Election laws'.

Voting and elections:
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Absentee Voting (2006)
This pamphlet provides general information regarding the correct procedures to follow in order to vote by absentee ballot.

Candidate's Guide {periodical start}
This Candidates Guide has been prepared to provide information for candidates seeking office. It includes a listing of the offices to be nominated or elected, filing dates, general requirements for filing, and specific requirements for individual offices. In addition, information is provided regarding nomination procedures and the objection process. Also included is a section that provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about nominating petitions and procedures. A signature requirements section is included at the end of the guide.

Candidate's Guide (2008, Amended Dec. 19, 2007)
This Candidates Guide has been prepared to provide information for candidates seeking office in 2008. It includes a listing of the offices to be nominated or elected, filing dates, general requirements for filing, and specific requirements for individual offices. In addition, information is provided regarding nomination procedures and the objection process. Also included is a section that provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about nominating petitions and procedures. A signature requirements section is included at the end of the guide.

Deputy Registrar Guidelines (2007, November)
This booklet describes the eligibility requirements and terms of appointment of deputy registrars as well as their duties and responsibilities.

Early Voting: Illinois voters may vote earlier than ever (2007)
This pamphlet provides general information on early voting.

Early Voting: No reason needed to vote early (2008)
This pamphlet provides general information on early voting.

Guide For Pollwatchers {periodical start}
Pollwatchers may represent candidates, political parties, civic organizations and organized groups of proponents or opponents of ballot propositions. This handy guide is designed to help pollwatchers and others who want to become more familiar with the basic responsibilities of pollwatchers and the important role they play on election day.

Guide For Pollwatchers (2007)
Pollwatchers may represent candidates, political parties, civic organizations and organized groups of proponents or opponents of ballot propositions. This handy guide is designed to help pollwatchers and others who want to become more familiar with the basic responsibilities of pollwatchers and the important role they play on election day.

Health Care Facility Voting Pamphlet (2006)
This brochure outlines the correct voting procedures to follow for those voters who are admitted to a health care facility on Election Day.

Illinois Campaign Financing Act : Are you required to file? (2007, June)
This brochure has been designed to help you easily determine if there is a need for you to comply with the Illinois Campaign Financing Act. The act applies to all candidates or political committees as defined in the following sections. This brochure is not a complete or fully detailed digest, but an overview intended to help in understanding basic responsibilities under the law.

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