Presents the findings from an Illinois study of the relationship between voter referenda outcomes, election date, and passage of referenda. Whether the relationships among the variables reported in this study will hold for future elections is uncertain. (MD)

Because there is usually much vote-switching across a series of elections, it is possible to produce a matrix of the "flow of the vote." Establishes a 1972-76 flow matrix for the United States and concludes that there were indeed strong regional components in the flow of the vote. (CS)

A multiple-issue ballot allows voters to vote on specific educational programs and their respective costs rather than forcing a yes/no choice for the entire program. (Author/IRT)

Results of this study revealed that academicians followed same patterns as the remainder of the voters, but there were variations in the predominant patterns of switch voting. (JB)

Analysis of election results in a 1979 handicapped facility construction bond referendum in Washington state reveals that editorial support and the proportion of college graduates in the population provide the strongest correlations with voter support. Political variables do not correlate significantly with support for this issue. (Author)

A survey following a 1978 Michigan tax-limitation election indicates that tax-limit supporters were far more likely to vote than were opponents. This supports the "alienation" hypothesis that voters who differ from the majority will be less likely to vote. Available from Executive Director, NTA-TIA, 21 East State Street, Columbus, OH…

Reports on a socioeconomic analysis of voter behavior on California's Proposition 13 and compares those results with voting on Proposition 1, a 1973 initiative in which the voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have limited state taxes and expenditures to a percentage of California's net product. Available from NTA-TIA, 21 East…

Research and practice in the use of electronic voting systems has developed over the last five years. Electronic voting systems, also known as personal response systems, audience response systems or classroom communication systems, use handsets to elicit responses from students as part of structured teaching sessions, typically lectures. The use…

Despite a number of savvy strategies, it was a tough year at the polls for libraries. Both building and operating referenda had the lowest passage rates this decade, with only 52% of capital referenda and 57% of operating referenda finding success. In fact, in the 18 years since Library Journal has been tracking these votes, 2005 had the lowest…

The purpose of this article is to identify power through voting-school boards; it must be explicitly identified and highlighted as a way to empower students and their families. Implications for teachers are discussed, as their role in public schools is crucial to improved parent participation. It examines how Latino parents have used the justice…

A class project that involved three sixth-grade classes in holding a mock presidential election is described. Students manned registration booths, held rallies, made speeches to explain the issues, and actually voted. (RM)

Discusses how in the past, most politicians have ignored issues regarding Native Americans, but with new found political capital educators hope to change this situation. Explains that Native Americans can become empowered through mobilizing the Native American voters. Those involved with the tribal colleges and universities play a critical role in…

An analysis of the election returns of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, to determine voting patterns at the national, regional, and affiliate levels. (HB)

This article describes seven basic strategies that park and recreation agency officials should consider to secure passage of bond referenda. (PD)