Certificates of nomination, 1968-1997.

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Certificates of nomination, 1968-1997.

This series documents certification of candidates for statewide and national office by the State Board of Election. Material contained in the series includes certifications of acceptances and declinations of nomination; correspondence and legal documents related to challenges to defenses of candidates' nominations; petitions to the State Supreme Court against judgements by the Secretary of State's determination and drawing of ballots; minutes of party nominating conventions; and related correspondence. Offices documented include U.S. President and Vice President, Electors of President and Vice-President, delegates to national conventions, U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, and Justices of the State Supreme Court.

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