Series I: Democratic Executive Committee Records, 1901-1911

Extent:

1 volume

Scope and content:

Scope and Content: The Democratic Executive Committee Records, 1901-1911 consists of a minute book. The volume contains committee minutes, 1901-1904, and loose papers, 1901-1911. The minutes document the selection of candidates to run for local and state offices and the appointment of committee members for each election district in the county. The loose records are comprised of petitions, a notice encouraging Democratic voters to pay the poll tax before the upcoming election, resolutions pertaining to the selection of candidates and the management of elections, a sample ballot, undated; a pamphlet describing the primary plan adopted by the Democratic State convention at Richmond 1904 June 10, rules for the senatorial primary election to be held 1911 September 7, and a letter from the Virginia State Republican Committee, 1905 June 13, pertaining to plans to allow candidates of both parties to speak at the courthouse.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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