Second choice votes explained for three or more candidates
The article argues voters should submit both a first and second choice in races with three or more candidates. It uses DeSoto county sheriff and a five-candidate governor race to illustrate how second choice votes could act as a proxy for a second primary, determining if a candidate wins through second preferences if the top first choices lead to a tie or a drop.
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DeSoto County
Carlton
Dishong
Freeman
Catts
Knot
Hudson
Wood
Farris
Knott
Augusta woman endorses Andes as remedy for stomach ills
Mrs. D. W. Patton of Augusta recounts her recovery with Andes Prescription after a long stomach trouble and related ailments. She praises friends and the medicine, calling it a cure for indigestion and a boost to health, with Walpole Pharmacy Sarasota as exclusive agent. The piece also notes Brandeis's upcoming Senate confirmation as associate justice of the supreme court.
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Andes S U
D. W. Patton
Augusta
Payse
Cotter
Andes
South
Senate
Louis D. Brandeis
The
Supreme Court
Doctor Waite Found Guilty in Grand Rapids Father-in-law Murder
Dr Arthur Warren Waite was found guilty Saturday in New York of murdering his father-in-law John E Peck, a Detroit area millionaire. The verdict ties Waite to a high profile family murder case involving substantial wealth and premeditated intent.
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Arthur Warren Waite
New York
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids, Mich
Florida road funds boost eyed after Senate approval
A Washington dispatch notes that approval of a highway bill will expedite Florida road building with 840000 dollars from the Federal treasury for five fiscal years from July 1, 1916 to June 30, 1921. Annual allocations are listed from 1916 through 1920. The item references a Democratic Primary election set for June 6.
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Federal Treasury
Florida
Washington
Senate
Promises Impartial Service in Democratic Primary Bid
A candidate pledges prompt courteous and impartial service if elected and asks for support in the Democratic Primary. He emphasizes honoring voters and delivering fair treatment in office.
Candidate declares for Manatee County Prosecuting Attorney
W T Harrison announces his candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of Manatee County subject to the Democratic Primary in June. He asks voters for support and signs his message respectfully.
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Manatee County
W. T. Harrison
Campaign notices seek votes for school board and commissioner
Public political notices announce candidacies for local offices in District No 3 and County Commissioner Fifth District. Fra nk Redd seeks school board support subject to the Democratic primary June 6 1916. J W Ponder runs for county commissioner. A M Wilson declares candidacy for senator in the 27th district and asks voters for support.
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I i
Senate
Cary B. Fish Seeks Democratic Primary County Judge Seat
A candidate for County Judge, Cary B. Fish, requests support from voters in the Democratic Primary on June 6, 1916, urging participation and attention to the race.
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Cary B. Fish
Clark Seeks Tax Assessor Office Support for Primary
H. 8. Clark declares readiness for investigation of his conduct since first election and thanks supporters. He requests continued backing at the June 6 primary.
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Clark
Taxssessor
Manatee County Man Declares Candidacy for Democratic Primary
A local resident announces in a brief statement that he has been urged by friends to run for representative in the upcoming Democratic Primary in June. He asks for votes and support from Manatee County voters.
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Manatee County
Edwards Seeks Democratic Primary Support for Clerk Post
A. B. Edwards appeals to Manatee County voters in a 1916 Democratic primary campaign. He pledges efficiency in office and courtesy to the public if elected as Clerk of the Circuit Court.
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Manatee County
Circuit Court
A. B. Edwards
Candidacies Filed for Manatee County Tax Collector and Sixth Judicial Circuit State's Attorney
The Democratic voters are informed of T R Easterling seeking re nomination as Manatee County Tax Collector and W R Rowland announcing candidacy for State's Attorney of the Sixth Judicial Circuit covering Pinellas Pasco and Manatee Counties. Easterling pledges to continue efficient office management. Rowland solicits vote and support from party members.
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Sixth Judicial Circuit
Pinellas
Pasco
Manatee
W. R. Rowland
Manatee County
C. Patten
Manatee County Fifth District Candidate Declares Candidacy
A resident of the fifth district announces their bid for County Commissioner in Manatee County Florida. The declarer asks for the support of local voters and states belief in their qualifications for the office.
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Manatee County
Fla
Blackburn Thagard Seek Democratic Primary Support
The office of representative for Manatee County seeks Democratic voter support at the June 6 1916 primary. G W Blackburn and E P Thagard are listed as pursuing the nomination.
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Manatee County
G. W. Blackburn
Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction
The speaker announces candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in the Democratic Primary of June 1916. He cites twelve years of teaching experience and promises earnest service, vigilance for schools, faithful secretarial work for the Board, and calls for votes.
Announcement of Manatee County Public Instruction Superintendent Candidate
A formal 1916 candidate announcement to Manatee County voters from a Democratic contender for County Superintendent of Public Instruction. The speaker pledges full effort for efficiency and to ensure every school receives the Superintendent’s help.
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Manatec County
Manatee County
Manatee
County election message from R Helms
Vague political appeal praising white supremacy era and free books while promising school priorities. Support framed as earnest backing for R Helms if elected.
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R._ HELMS
Colier Seeks Re-election as Manatee Prosecuting Attorney
L Colier announces candidacy for re election as Prosecuting Attorney for Manatee County subject to the Democratic primary on June 6 1916. He thanks voters for past confidence and promises to meet them in person when possible.
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Manatee County
L. Collier
State Attorney Re-Election Notice for Sixth Judicial Circuit
A notice for re-election as State Attorney for Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit covering Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee counties. The document emphasizes commitment to duties and opposition within the Democratic party context and urges faithful service in office.
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Sixth Judicial Circuit
Florida
Pinellas
Paseo
Manatee
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