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A newspaper article discussing: Idaho moved its primary election from August to May to align with the presidential election cycle, aiming to increase voter turnout and provide better opportunities for outsiders. This change also reduces campaign time for legislators, who will face voters soon after their legislative records are fresh. The 1980 elections are expected to see more active campaigning and higher voter participation, especially in Republican races.

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Title:
The election eye... May primary expected to draw more interest
Creator:
Plastino, Ben
Date Created (Archival Standard):
18 July 1979
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1979-07-18
Description:
A newspaper article discussing: Idaho moved its primary election from August to May to align with the presidential election cycle, aiming to increase voter turnout and provide better opportunities for outsiders. This change also reduces campaign time for legislators, who will face voters soon after their legislative records are fresh. The 1980 elections are expected to see more active campaigning and higher voter participation, especially in Republican races.
Subjects:
elections voters campaigns
Source:
Ben J. Plastino Papers, 1947-1998, MG 632, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/special-collections/
Finding Aid:
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv470833
Source Identifier:
mg632-f04_010
Original Format:
newspaper clipping
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Language:
eng

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"The election eye... May primary expected to draw more interest", Ben J. Plastino Papers Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/plastino/items/plastino0160.html
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