Southeast September Initiatives and Lieutenant Governor Election

[Bono]

Official Southeastern Voting Booth
September 2005 Election and Initiative Referendum

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Voting opens at midnight Central Time (1 a.m. Eastern Time) on Friday, September 16, 2005.  Any ballots cast before that time will be invalid. Voting will end at 11:59 pm Central Time on Sunday, September 18 (12:59 am Eastern Time on Monday, September 19).

This election shall be conducted in strict accordance with the Southeastern Election Regulations.  You must be an eligible, registered voter of the Southeastern Region during the entire time this election is open in order for your vote to be valid.  Editing a ballot disqualifies it.  All discussion of the election must be conducted in a separate thread.

The Southeast Region uses approval voting for regional elections.  List all persons of whom you approve for Lieutenant Governor; no preference order is necessary.  In the event that multiple candidates should be tied for most approvals, a runoff will be held.  Voters may write in the name of any Southeast resident in addition to or instead of the candidates on this ballot.

There is a Lt. Gubernatorial Election on the ballot this month. The announced candidates are Ian of Louisiana. This is an approval election, so you may approve of as many candidates as you want.

There are sixteen initiatives up for a vote on this ballot, each proposed as per Article I Section 6 of the Southeast Constitution.  The initiatives that will be voted on may be seen in their entirety here:
http://lift.timebrick.com/initiatives1.html

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[ ] Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure:
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment:
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative:
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights:
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights:
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative:
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative:
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative:
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative:
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative:
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative:
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative:
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative:
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative:
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law:
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives:

[Ebowed]

Official Ballot

Lieutenant Governor
[X] Ian (Louisiana)

Initiatives
Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Nay
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Yea
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Nay
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Yea
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Nay
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Nay
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Yea
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Yea
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Yea
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Yea
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Yea
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Yea
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Nay
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Yea
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Yea

[Sam Spade]

Official Ballot

Lieutenant Governor
[X] Ian (Louisiana)

Initiatives
Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Aye
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Aye
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Aye (it'll give Harry something to do) 
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Nay
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Aye
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Aye
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Nay
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Nay
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Aye
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Nay (much like the Senate bill, not worded well)
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Aye
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Aye

[ian]

Official Southeastern Voting Booth
September 2005 Election and Initiative Referendum

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OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[X] Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Yea
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Yea
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Nay
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Yea
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Yea
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Yea
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Yea
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Yea
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Yea
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: NAY!!!
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Yea
[/b]:Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Yea

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[~] Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: Nay
Initiative 56: Nay
Initiative 59: Nay
Initiative 60: Nay
Initiative 61: Nay
Initiative 62: Aye
Initiative 63: Aye
Initiative 64: Nay
Initiative 65: Nay
Initiative 66: Nay
Initiative 67: Aye
Initiative 68: Nay
Initiative 69: Nay
Initiative 70: Nay
Initiative 71: Nay
Initiative 72: Nay

[WiseGuy]

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
Write-In: Brandon H
Ian

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: Nay
Initiative 56: Nay
Initiative 59: Nay
Initiative 60: Nay
Initiative 61: Aye
Initiative 62: Abstain
Initiative 63: Aye
Initiative 64: Nay
Initiative 65: Nay
Initiative 66: Aye
Initiative 67: Aye
Initiative 68: Nay
Initiative 69: Aye
Initiative 70: Aye
Initiative 71: Nay
Initiative 72: Nay

[Q]

Lieutenant Governor: Ian

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Yea
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Yea
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Nay
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Yea
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Yea
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Yea
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Yea
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Nay
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Yea
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Nay
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Yea
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Yea
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Yea
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Yea
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Abstain
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Yea

[Jake]

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:

• Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: Yea
Initiative 56: Yea
Initiative 59: Yea
Initiative 60: Nay
Initiative 61: Nay
Initiative 62: Yea
Initiative 63: Nay
Initiative 64: Yea
Initiative 65: Yea
Initiative 66: Yea
Initiative 67: Yea
Initiative 68: Nay
Initiative 69: Nay
Initiative 70: Yea
Initiative 71: Yea
Initiative 72: Nay

[7,052,770]

Official Ballot

Lieutenant Governor
[X] Ian (Louisiana)

Initiatives
Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Nay
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Yea
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Yea
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Yea
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Nay
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Nay
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Yea
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Yea
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Yea
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Yea
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Yea
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Yea
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Nay
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Yea

[Democratic Hawk]

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[X] Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Aye
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Aye
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Aye
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Aye
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Aye
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Aye
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Nay
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye4
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Aye
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Aye

Dave

[John Dibble]

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[X] Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Yea
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Abstain
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Nay
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Nay
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Nay
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Aye
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Nay
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Aye
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Aye
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Nay
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Aye

[jokerman]

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
Ian
Democratic Hawk

INITIATIVES

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Nay
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Aye
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Aye
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Nay
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Nay
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Nay
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Aye
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Aye
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Aye
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Aye
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Nay

[Bleeding heart conservative, HTMLdon]

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[X] Write in: Brandon H

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Aye
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Aye
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Aye
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Aye
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Aye
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Aye
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Aye
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Nay
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Nay
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Aye

[nclib]

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:

• Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Nay
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Aye
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Nay
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Nay
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Nay
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Aye
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Nay
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Nay
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Nay
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Aye
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Nay
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Nay
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Nay
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Yea

[Bono]

Official Ballot

Lieutenant Governor
[X] Write in: Brandon H

Initiatives
Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Abstain
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Nay
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Aye
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Nay
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Nay
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Nay
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Nay
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Aye
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Aye
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Aye
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Aye

[Ben Meyers]

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[X] Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Aye
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Aye
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Aye
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Abstain
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Abstain
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Aye
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative:Aye
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Nay
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Nay
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Nay
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Aye
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Nay
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Nay

[Brandon H]

Lt: Gov:
Ian
Brandon H
Democratic Hawk
Q

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure: Aye
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment: Aye
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative: Nay
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights: Aye
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative: Aye
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative: Aye
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative: Abstain
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative: Aye
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative: Aye
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative: Aye
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative: Nay
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative: Aye
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative: Aye
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law: Aye
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives: Aye

[ThePrezMex]

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election[/b]
List all candidates whom you approve for the office of Lieutenant Governor:
[ X ] Ian (Louisiana)

INITIATIVES
Vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Initiative 54: An Amendment to the Southeast Constitution on the Amendment Procedure:   Yea
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional Amendment:   Yea
Initiative 59: Southeast Forum Elite Conspiracy Initiative:   Yea
Initiative 60: A Constitutional Amendment Establishing a Bill of Rights:   Nay
Initiative 61: Amendment to the Southeast Constitution: Addition of a Bill of Rights:   Nay
Initiative 62: Bill of Rights Commission Initiative:   Yea
Initiative 63: Federal Amendment Initiative:   Yea
Initiative 64: Southeast Death Penalty Abolition Initiative:   Nay
Initiative 65: Brutal Crimes Initiative:   Nay
Initiative 66: The Pro-Informed Choice Initiative:   Yea
Initiative 67: Protection of Commerce in Arms Initiative:   Nay
Initiative 68: Repeal of Day of Rest Initiative:   Yea
Initiative 69: Affirmative Action Initiative:   Yea
Initiative 70: The Independent Voter's Roll Initiative:   Nay
Initiative 71: Amending Concealed Carry Law:   Nay
Initiative 72: Constitutional Amendment to Define Initiatives:   Yea

[Jake]

And, 14 and half hours goes by.

[Bono]

And, 14 and half hours goes by.

Yes, because there's a huge rush.

[Bono]

Southeast Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election
Ian (IL-LA) - 15
(write in) Brandon H (ACA-LA) - 4
(write in) Democratic 'Hawk' (CD-GA) - 2
(write in) Q (CU-GA) - 1

Ian wins.

Initiative 54 passes with 10 yeas, 6 nays, and 1 abstention
Initiative 56: The Ensuring Voting Rights Constitutional
Amendment passes with 13 yeas, 3 nays, and 1 abstention
Initiative 59 passes with 9 yeas and 8 nays
Initiative 60 passes with 11 yeas, 5 nays, and 1 abstention
Initiative 61 fails with 7 yeas, 9 nays, and 1 abstention
Initiative 62 passes with 9 yeas, 5 nays, and 3 abstentions
Initiative 63 fails with 7 yeas, 9 nays, and 1 abstention
Initiative 64 fails with 6 yeas, 8 nays, and 3 abstentions
Initiative 65 passes with 10 yeas and 7 nays
Initiative 66 passes with 11 yeas, 5 nays, and 1 abstention
Initiative 67 passes with 15 yeas and 2 nays
Initiative 68 fails with 6 yeas and 11 nays
Initiative 69 passes with 11 yeas and 6 nays
Initiative 70 passes with 11 yeas, 5 nays, and 1 abstention
Initiative 71 is tied with 8 yeas, 8 nays, and 1 abstention.  A revote will be held in the next election.
Initiative 72 passes with 12 yeas and 5 nays