Nominating petitions, 1892-1996.

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Nominating petitions, 1892-1996.

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Petitions signed by registered voters, nominating candidates for state offices, the state legislature, Congress, and United States President or presidential elector. Most are for minor party or independent candidates. The majority are for the November general elections, although primaries and special elections are represented, as well. They are variously titled: "nominating petition," "certificate of nomination," and "affidavit of nomination" are the most common.

47.7 cu. ft. (49 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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