There is a election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor being held for a term of office ending June 17, 2007 at 11:59:59 PM CST.
The Southeast Region uses approval voting for Governor and Lieutenant Governor elections.
List all persons who you would approve of as Governor and Lieutenant Governor, with the order not mattering.
In the event that multiple candidates should be tied for the most approvals, a runoff will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, beginning at 12:00:00 AM CST and ending on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 11:59:59 PM CST.
The following people have requested that their names be placed upon this ballot, but you may write in the name of any Southeast resident in addition to or instead of these candidates:
Governor[Write-in]
Lieutenant Governor [Write-in]
There are six initiatives up for a vote on this ballot, each proposed as per
Article II, Section 1 of the Southeast Constitution.
These initiatives are numbered #156 thru #161 and a brief summary of what each initiative does and a link to the full text of each initiative is given below.
Initiative #156School Nutrition InitiativeThis initiative controls certain types of foods and drinks served by public schools or schools that receive 10% of government funding.
Initiative #157Respect for Roosters InitiativeThis initiative bans cockfighting and any other public fighting of animals for sport.
Initiative #158The Work is Work No Matter What Your Age InitiativeThis initiative amends the Southeast Fair Wage Initiative to increase the minimum wage from $5.75 to $7.00 for persons aged 15-17.
Initiative #159Stand Your Ground InitiativeThis initiative provides that a person who is attacked has no duty to retreat, has justification and excuse defenses from criminal prosecution and is excused from civil liability for his actions (among other things).
Initiative #160The Off-Shore Religious Organizations InitiativeThis initiative allows for the creation of off-shore religious organizations and provides for fees and arrangements of such organizations.
Initiative #161Emergency Powers InitiativeThis initiative forbids governments from confiscating firearms in emergency situations.
Voting shall start on Saturday, April 21, at 5:30:00 PM (CST), and shall conclude on Tuesday, April 24, at 5:29:59 PM (CST).This election shall be conducted in strict accordance with
Article VII of the Southeast Constitution, as amended by
Initiative #112.
You must be a registered voter of the Southeast Region during the entire time this ballot is open in order for your vote to be valid.
Votes cast before the election has begun or after it has concluded will be declared invalid.
Editing a ballot disqualifies it.
All discussion of the election must be conducted in a separate thread.
If you have any questions about voting or this election in general, please do not hesitate to send the presiding elections officer (me) a Personal Message.
States in the Southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.
OFFICIAL BALLOTGovernor ElectionList all candidates who you approve of:
[Write-in]
Lieutenant Governor ElectionList all candidates who you approve of:
[Write-in]
InitiativesPlease vote either Yes, No, or Abstain on each initiative. The use of other phrasing will not necessarily render the ballot invalid, but may subject it to interpretation.
Initiative #156 (School Nutrition Initiative):
Initiative #157 (Respect for Roosters Initiative):
Initiative #158 (The Work Is Work No Matter What Your Age Initiative):
Initiative #159 (Stand Your Ground Initiative):
Initiative #160 (The Off-Shore Religious Organizations Initiative):
Initiative #161 (Emergency Power Initiative):
