Voters First:

An Examination of the 2006 Midterm Election in Missouri

Report from the Office of the Secretary of State to the People of Missouri

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Table of Contents

• 2006: A Historic Year for Elections in Missouri 
• Executive Summary Findings 
• I. Issues and Themes in Missouri's 2006 Election 
  1. Accessibility and Equipment 
  2. Poll Worker Training and Availability 
  3. Voter Registration 
  4. Voter Misinformation, Intimidation, and Fraud 
• II. Recommendations 
• III. Conclusion 
• Appendix
  1. Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Summary 
  2. HAVA Waiver Documentation 
  3. Supreme Court Decision on Photo ID 
  4. Cole County Circuit Court Decision on Photo ID 
  5. Issues Reported to the Office of Secretary of State, November 7, 2006 Election 
  6. It's Your Turn: Be a Poll Worker - 2007 Survey Comments 
  7. Correspondence from November 7, 2006 Election 
  8. Registration Form for Voter Registration Solicitors 
  9. Voter Education Kits for Local Election Authorities 
     1. Constitutional Amendment-Statutory Proposition - Full Ballot Language 
     2. Constitutional Amendment-Statutory Proposition - Fair Ballot Language 
     3. Missouri Voter Information 
     4. Missouri Voter's Bill of Rights 
     5. Missouri Voter ID Requirements 
     6. Don't Forget (No Straight Party Option) 
     7. Electioneering and Posting Signs 
  10. 1921 Law Regarding Straight Party Ticket Voting 
  11. Graph 

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