Local elections are the most varied between city-to-city or county-to-county. Mayors, boards of supervisors, local legislators, sheriffs are often positions filled by popular election. Like state elections, local elections may be held at the same time as federal elections and may include local initiatives or referendums.
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Elections Themed Resources
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Collection or resources, including lesson plans and primary sources, relating to elections.
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Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
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Collection contains American newspapers from 1789 to 1925, including advertisements and announcements of local elections and political candidates.