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The original documents are located in Box 41, folder "Presidential Campaign (3)" of the
James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 41 of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO STATE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES
AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY CONVENTION
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATI
VOTING AT 1/
NUMBER OF
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
ALASAMA
5/4/76
2/
Open
Bound for
leased by
writing b
vote of a
support f
ARKANSAS
5/25/76
Candidate files petition between
No provision for with COWAI once a
Open
Bound for
3/9/76 and 4/6/76
candidate has filed
written o:
date's rei
CALIFORNIA
6/8/76
Sec. of State places names of all
Candidate may withdraw
name by
Closed-Party regis-
Elected de
persons generally advocated or
filing an affidavit wi
e Sec of
tration by 5/9/76
Pres. Pre:
recognized in news media as candi-
State by 4/5. Comment
could
receives
dates for the Republican Presidential
file an affidavit with
ng by
releases
nomination on the primary ballot.
4/5--20 days after Illi
primary.
tion ball
RR and President announced. Slate
of pledged delegates must be filed
with Sec. of State by 5/9.
I/
Definitions:
(a) Open Voting -: No party registration necessary; prevailing practice is to
= a party
ballot at the polls.
(b) Closed Voting - Party registration is required; may only vote in party pri
when
registered.
2
belegate-candidate must file a Declaration of Candidacy by March 19, 1976. Delegate-candidat
will be notèd on the ballot with the surname of the Presidential candidate set forth next to
ame.
PRIMARIES
CANDIDATI --
FOR
VOTING AT 1/
NUMBER OF BALLOTS-
APPORTIONMENT
THDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
DELEGATES
Open
Bound for all ballots unless first re-
Proportional
leased by (1) public statement or in
writing by candidate or (2) by 2/3
vote of all delegates indicating no
support for candidate
for with CEWAL once a
Open
Bound for 1 ballot--can be released by
Proportional
filed
written or public declaration of candi-
date's removal or withdrawal
withdraw
name by
Closed-Party regis-
Elected delegates must vote for the
Winner-take-al
ffidavit
wi
e Sec. of
tration by 5/9/76
Pres. Pref. winner until nominated,
5. Comment
could
receives less than 10% of votes,
idavit with
ng by
releases delegates or until 2 conven-
after Ill
primary.
tion ballots are taken
ice is to
= a party
party pri when
te-candidat
next
to
ame.
Important information with Regard to State Presidential Prererential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
DISTRICT OF
5/4/76
Candidate files petition by 3/5/76
Comment. RR did not f .] late by
Closed--Registration
Bound for
COLUMBIA
3/5/76 - President unc I d
by 4/5/76
withdraws
FLORIDA
3/9/76
Presidential nominations by Selection
Not applicable - Prima
mpleted
Closed
Bound for
Committee before 1/20/76. RR and
receives
President announced
candidate
Comment.
]
his delega
GEORGIA
5/4/76
Sec. of State prepares a list of poten-
2/20/76 - Comment. RR'
e will
Open
Bound for
tial candidates by the end of January.
remain on the primary
t.
withdraws
2/1/76 Sec. of State announces candi-
or candida
dates on ballot. RR and Pres. announced.
RR withdra
delegates
IDAHO
5/25/76
Sec. of State places names of all persons
No provision for withdr
except
Cpen
Advisory
who are generally advocated or recognized
for death. Comment.
nnot
news media candidates on the Primary
withdraw from this prima once
ballot by 3/25/76
announced.
ILLINOIS
3/16/76
12/29/75
No provision - RR and
dent on
Open
Advisory
ballot. Comment. RR C with-
draw from this primary
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
MBER OF
DENTIAL CANDIDATE
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
LEGATES
F-R-U
FOR WITHDRAWAL
RR did not f . ]
late by
Closed--Registration
Bound for 2 ballots unless candidate
Winner-take-all
14
14-0
by 4/5/76
withdraws
- President unc I
d
FORD
}
pplicable - Prima
y
mpleted
Closed
Bound for 2 ballots unless candidate
Winner-take-all by District
66
43 23
receives less than 35% of vote or
and At-large by State
candidate releases delegates
Comment. RR withdraws after the Primary
his delegates are unpledged at Convention
76 - Comment. RR'
e will
Open
Bound for 2 ballots unless candidate
Winner-take-all by District
48
10- es
on the primary be
t.
withdraws, receives less than 35% of vote
and At-large by State
or candidate releases delegates. Comment.
RR withdraws after the Primary his
delegates are unpledged at Convention
ovision for withdr:
except
Open
Advisory
80% of delegates are elected
21
9-15
eath. Comment. 10 nnot
proportionally based on Prio
from this prime once
20% are elected by Party Rul
nced.
ovision - RR and dent on
Open
Advisory
Delegates directly elected b
101
/ 8
Comment. RR [ with-
District in Primary. Conven
from this primary
elects At-large
Important- Information with Regard to State Presidential Preference Primaries
-and the Republican Party Convention
VOTING AT
NUMBER (
PRIMARY
DELEGATI
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
Closed-Party
(6pFrt)
Bound fo
Registration
withdraw
INDIANA
5/4/76
File petitions between 2/18/76
3/15/76
by 4/5/76
RR with
and 3/15/76
gates th
Closed-Party
Bound fo
Registration
draws af
KENTUCKY
5/25/76
State Board of Elections meets on
Failure to file fee an
ice of
by 4/24/76
to him a
3/31/76 to nominate as Presidential
of Candidacy by approx
0/76
be in wi
preference primary candidates all those
constitutes withdrawal
of Kentu
who are generally advocated or nation-
to first
ally recognized as candidates for the
Presidential nomination 3/
Closed-Party
Bound fo
Registration
receives
MARYLAND
5/18/76
Sec. of State places names of all persons
Candidate may withdraw
name
by 4/19/76
releases
who are generally advocated or recognized
by filing an affidavit
C to
in the news media as candidates for the
4/2/76
Presidential nomination on the ballot
between 3/18/75 and 3/25/76
Not applicable
Bound on
by candi
MASS. CHUSETTS
3/2/76
Not applicable
Not applicable
3/ Mcer no tilication by Secretary of State, candidate must pay $250
fee and Nocice of Candidacy within fifteen (15) days of Notice.
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
BER OF
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
EGATES F - R - U - U
ESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
FOR
WITHDRAWAL
Closed-Party
Bound for 1 ballot unless candidate
Winner-take-all by Cong.
54
24
Registration
withdraws prior to Convention. Comment.
Dist. and State for
5/76
by 4/5/76
RR withdraws after primary, his dele-
At-large
gates then uncommitted.
Closed-Party
Bound for 1 ballot. Comment. RR with-
Proportional
37
10-27
Registration
draws after primary, delegates allocated
ilure to file fee an
ice of
by 4/24/76
to him are uncommitted. Withdrawal must
Candidacy by approx
0/78
be in writing and presented to Chrmn.
stitutes withdrawal
of Kentucky Delegation by candidate prior
to first ballot
FORD 07V839 LIBRAR
Closed-Party
Bound for 2 ballots unless nominated,
Winner-take-all by District-
43 31-12
Registration
receives less than 35% of vote or
State for At-large
didate may withdraw
i
name
by 4/19/76
releases delegates
filing an affidavit
I
: to
Not applicable
Bound on first ballot unless released
Proportional
43 27-15-1 - /
by candidate
applicable
Important Information with Regard CO State Presidencial Preforential Primaries
.
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
MICHIGAN
5/18/76
Sec. of State places the names of all
3/19/76
persons who are generally advocated or
Open
Bound for
recognized as candidates for the
nominatic
Presidential nomination on the ballot
Chairman
by 3/5/76. RR and President announced.
MONTANA
6/1/76
A petition signed by at least 1000
File notarized affidavi t by 4/22/76
qualified voters from each Congressional
Open
Advisory
district must be filed by 3/23/76
NEBRASKA
5/11/76
Sec. of State places the names of all
Candidate may withdraw :
"
name:
persons who are generally advocated in
however, he may not with V if his
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound for
the news media as candidates for the
name appears on the ball
in any
tration by 4/30/76
or relea
Presidential nomination on the primary
other state. Comment.
may not
ballot. (Sec. of state will announce
withdraw if placed on b.
: since
by 3/11)
his name appears on other
allots.
NEVADA
5/25/76
Sec. of State places the names of all
No provision for withd
persons who are generally advocated in
Comment. RR may not with
J if
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound fo
the news media as candidates for the
placed on ballot.
tration by 4/24/76
Comment.
Presidential nomination on the primary
to Conve
ballot by 4/25/76.
redistri
NEW
2/24/76
Not applicable
Not applicable
HAMPSHIRE
Not applicable
Binding
NEW JERSEY
6/8/76
4/29/76 file petition signed by 1,000
5/5/76
Open
Advisory
party members
IDENTIAL CANDIDATE
FOR WITHDRAWAL
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
MBER OF
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
LEGATES F-R-U
/76
Open
Bound for 2 ballots or until withdrawal,
Proportional-if over 5%
84 60-24
nomination or release filed with the
of vote
Chairman.
FORD
notarized affidavi t by 4/22/76
Open
Advisory
20
10 10-10 IC
idate may withdraw :- S name;
he may not with v if his
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound for two ballots unless under 35%
15
Proportional
25
appears on the ball
in any
tration by 4/30/76
or released by candidate.
state. Comment.
may not
draw if placed on b.
: since
name appears on ot!
illots
ovision for withd
RR may not with
J if
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound for two ballots unless released.
Proportional if over 5%
on
ballot.
tration by 4/24/76
Comment. If RR releases delegates prior
of vote
18 6-12 2
to Convention, his delegate votes are
redistributed among remaining candidate (s)
pplicable
Not applicable
Binding for all ballots unless released
Proportional
21
18-3
Open
Advisory
Legislation pending in
67 50-17
State Legislature
RUN A: DA/FORTES
Pr. DISTRICTION At La
Important Information with Regard to State Presidential Preferential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
VOTING AT
NUMBER
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGAT
NEW YORK
4/6/76
No Presidential preference primary
Not applicable
Closed-Party
Advisor
Comment. Dist. delegates elected at
Registration
primary, at-large delegates elected
by 3/6/76
by Rep. St. Central Committee. Dele-
gates must file between 2/16-19/76
NORTH CAROLINA
3/23/76
2/3/76- St. Board of Elections nomin-
No withdrawal after requ
to be
Closed-Party
Bound fo
ates candidates approved for Federal
placed on ballot. Comm.
RR must
Registration
withdrav
Matching Funds. RR and President on
remain on ballot.
by 2/23/76. If
ballot.
gates a.
registered "no-
party" can de-
clave party
affiliation on
election day
OHIO
6/8/76
3/25/76-Declaration of Candidacy must
Delegate-candidates may
draw by
Closed-Party
Advisory
be filed by the delegates and dele-
4/8/76. Bill pending WI
would
Registration by
gates-at-large. Comment. Each
allow withdrawal of dele
e-candi-
5/10/76
Declaration of Candidacy, the delegate
date until 5/3/76.
or delegate-at-large must certify in
writing his first or second choice for
Party's Presidential candidate. Presi-
dential candidate must give his written
consent by 3/25/76.
OREGON
5/25/76
Sec. of State announces names of persons
No provision for withd
Comment.
on primary ballot by 3/15/76. RR and
RR cannot withdraw.
Closed-Party
Bound fc
President announced.
Registration
date rec
by 4/25/76
nominari
PENNSYLVANIA
4/27/76
Candidate files petition on or before
2/24/76
2/17/76. Only President has filed.
Closed-Party
Advisory
Registration
by 3/29/76
ies
-D-
RESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
MBER OF
ATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
LEGATES F- R- U
applicable
Closed-Party
Advisory
1.54
124.30 174-
Registration
by 3/6/76
No withdrawal after requ
to be
Closed-Party
Bound for first ballot unless candidate
Proportional
54 25-28-1
laced on ballot. Comm. [
RR must
Registration
withdraws. Comment. If RR withdraws, dele-
remain on ballot.
by 2/23/76. If
gates allocated to him become uncommitted.
registered "no-
party" can de-
clare party
FORD
affiliation on
election day
GERATO
Delegate-candidates may
adraw by
Closed-Party
Advisory
Winner-take-all by District
97
4/8/76. Bill pending WE
would
Registration by
At-large by State, if a slat
allow withdrawal of delo
e-candi-
5/10/76
is submitted
date until 5/3/76.
No provision for withd
Comment.
Closed-Party
Bound for 2 ballots unless released or candi-
Proportional-PFC attempting is
30 20.10
cannot withdraw.
Registration
date received less than 35% of votes for
change to winner-take-all
by 4/25/75
nomination
2/24/76
Closed-Party
Advisory
Direct election of District
103 : - II
Registration
delegates; At-large run on S1.
by 3/29/76
selected by State Party
Important Information with Regard to State Presidential Preferential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT
RHODE ISLAND
6/1/76
Sec. of State prepares a list of all
Candidate may withdraw i ame by
Closed-Party
Bound for all bal
bona fide national candidates by
filing an affidavit with Sec. of
Registration by
2/20/76. Delegates must file by
State by 5/2/76
5/1/76
3/1-10/76. RR and President on ballot.
SOUTH DAKOTA
6/1/76
Slate of delegates pledged to the
Candidate may not withdraw is
Closed-Party
Bound for 3 ballo
candidate selected by Convention
slate of delegates after
6/76
Registration by
ated, receives les
method. At State Convention,
5/16/76
releases delegates
delegate-candidates favorable to
the President select a slate to be
on the ballot on 3/13/76. This
slate must be filed with the Sec.
of State by 4/16/76.
TENNESSEE
5/25/76
Sec. of State certifies the names of all
Candidate may withdraw
ling an
Open
Bound for 2 ballo
persons who are generally advocated or
affidavit stating without
aliri-
receives less that
recognized in the news media as candi-
cation that he is not n
d does
delegates
dates by 3/11/76. Deadline for filing
not intend to become a
date by
of delegate slate 3/25/76. Consent by
4/9/76, 12 Noon.
President of the slate by 4/9/76.
TEXAS
5/1/76
Presidential candidate must file an
Presidential candidate D:
ithdraw
Open
Bound for 3 ballo
application and petition with the
his slate of delegates
in
the pri-
candidate fails t
Sec. of State by 2/2/76 to have slate
mary by filing with the
:
of State
2nd ballot or can
placed on ballot. 2/9/76 candidate must
a signed request to tha
ect by
file the names of members of delegate
4/10/76.
selection committee with Sec. of State.
3/1 delegate slate filed with Sec. of
State. RR and President Ford filed.
ENTIAL CANDIDATE-
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
MBER OF
OR
WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
EGATES
F-R
ate may withdraw 11: ame by
Closed-Party
Bound for all ballots unless released
Proportional-if candidate
19
17 7
an affidavit with Sec. of
5/2/76
Registration by
receives 1/3 of vote
by
5/1/76
late may not withdraw is
Closed-Party
Bound for 3 ballots unless candidate nomin-
Proportional-if candidate
20
/ 0
of delegates after 41 6/76
Registration by
ated, receives less than 35% of vote or
receives 20% of vote
LIBRARY
5/16/76
releases delegates
FORD
97V839
may withdraw 1
ling an
Open
Bound for 2 ballots unless the candidate
Proportional-if candidate
vit stating withou
aliri-
receives less than 20% of vote or releases
receives 15% of vote
43
that he is not n ;
d does
tend to become a
delegates
:-
date by
12
Noon.
ential candidate 11 ithdraw
Open
Bound for 3 ballots unless released or if
Direct election of District
of delegates the pri-
100 40-60 40-
candidate fails to receive 20% of vote on
filing with the
delegates; At-large elected
:
of State
2nd ballot or candidate withdraws
at State Convention on 6/19/
request to tha
ect by
Important Information with Regard to State Presidential Preferential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT
RHODE ISLAND
6/1/76
Sec. of State prepares a list of all
Candidate may withdraw Lis ame by
Closed-Party
Bound for all ball
bona fide national candidates by
filing an affidavit with Sec. of
Registration by
2/20/76. Delegates must file by
State by 5/2/76
5/1/76
3/1-10/76. RR and President on ballot.
SOUTH DAKOTA
6/1/76
Slate of delegates pledged to the
Candidate may not withd is
Closed-Party
Bound for 3 ballot
candidate selected by Convention
slate of delegates after
6/76
Registration by
ated, receives les
method. At State Convention,
5/16/76
releases delegates
delegate-candidates favorable to
the President select a slate to be
on the ballot on 3/13/76. This
slate must be filed with the Sec.
of State by 4/16/76.
TENNESSEE
5/25/76
Sec. of State certifies the names of all
Candidate may withdraw
ling an
Open
Bound for 2 ballo
persons who are generally advocated or
affidavit stating withou
alifi-
receives less that
recognized in the news media as candi-
cation that he is not na
d does
delegates
dates by 3/11/76. Deadline for filing
not intend to become a
date by
of delegate slate 3/25/76. Consent by
4/9/76, 12 Noon.
President of the slate by 4/9/76.
TEXAS
5/1/76
Presidential candidate must file an
Presidential candidate 11:
ithdraw
Open
Bound for 3 ballo
application and petition with the
his slate of delegates
the pri-
candidate fails t
Sec. of State by 2/2/76 to have slate
mary by filing with the
of State
2nd ballot or can
placed on ballot. 2/9/76 candidate must
a signed request to tha
ect by
file the names of members of delegate
4/10/76.
selection committee with Sec. of State.
3/1 delegate slate filed with Sec. of
State. RR and President Ford filed.
ENTIAL CANDIDATE-
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
4BER OF
OR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
EGATES
F-R
ate may withdraw i ame by
Closed-Party
Bound for all ballots unless released
Proportional-if candidate
19
17 7
an affidavit with Sec. of
by 5/2/76
Registration by
receives 1/3 of vote
5/1/76
late may not withdraw
is
Closed-Party
Bound for 3 ballots unless candidate nomin-
Proportional-if candidate
20
/ 0 I )
of delegates after
la!
6/76
Registration by
ated, receives less than 35% of vote or
receives 20% of vote
LIBRARY
5/16/76
releases delegates
FORD
07V830
ate may withdraw I
ling an
Open
Bound for 2 ballots unless the candidate
Proportional-if candidate
vit stating withou
alifi-
receives less than 20% of vote or releases
receives 15% of vote
43
that he is not n :
d does
tend to become a
delegates
:
date by
12 Noon.
ential candidate
11:
ithdraw
Open
Bound for 3 ballots unless released or if
Direct election of District
of delegates
the pri-
100 40-60 60
candidate fails to receive 20% of vote on
filing with the
delegates; At-large elecued
of State
2nd ballot or candidate withdraws
at State Convention on 6/19/
request to tha
ect by
6.
Important Information with Regard to State PresIdential Preferentorl rilmaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE--
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF
B
PRIMARY
DELEGATE Bo
VERMONT
3/2/76
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Advisory
WEST
5/11/76
Presidential candidate may have his
No withdrawal after fee is , 10
VIRGINIA
name placed on ballot by filing a
Comment. RR may not withd: 3
Closed-Party
Advisory
fee of $2,000 with the Sec. of State
Registration
between 1/5/76 and 2/7/76. RR and
by 4/12/76
President filed and paid fee.
WISCONSIN
4/6/76
Nominating Committee meets on 2/3/76
2/29/76 Comment. RR cannot
adraw.
to nominate all persons who are
Open
Bound for a
generally advocated and nationally
candidate r
recognized as candidates for the
on any ball
Presidential nomination. Names are
will not ef:
certified to the Sec. of State by
2/6/76. RR and President nominated.
Comment. No withdrawal for RR since
he did not file a disclaimer.
-7-
TIAL CANDIDATE--
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS-- -
APPORTIONMENT
NUMBER OF
WITHDRAWAL
OF DELEGATES
DELEGATES
iN
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
18
, 3
icable
Not applicable
Advisory
rawal after fee is plu
28
20 0 8
Closed-Party
Advisory
RR may not withd: 3
Registration
by 4/12/76
FORD LIBRA,
GIVHED
Comment. RR cannot
draw.
Bound for all ballots unless released or
Winner-take-all by Distric
45
Open
candidate receives less than 1/3 of votes
At-large by state
on any ballot. Comment. RR withdrawal
will not effect delegates bound to him.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO STATE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES
AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY CONVENTION
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATI
VOTING AT 1/
NUMBER OF
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
1
ALABAMA
5/4/76
2/
Open
Bound for
leased by
writing by
vote of al
support fo
ARKANSAS
5/25/76
Candidate files petition between
No provision for with cawal once a
Open
Bound for
3/9/76 and 4/6/76
candidate has filed
written or
date's rem
CALIFORNIA
6/8/76
Sec. of State places names of all
Candidate may withdraw
name by
Closed-Party regis-
Elected de
persons generally advocated or
filing an affidavit wis
e Sec. of
tration by 5/9/76
Pres. Pref
recognized in news media as candi-
State by 4/5. Comment
could
receives 1
dates for the Republican Presidential
file an affidavit with
ng by
releases di
nomination on the primary ballot.
4/5--20 days after Illi:
primary.
tion ballo
RR and President announced. Slate
of pledged delegates must be filed
with Sec. of State by 5/9.
17
Definitions: (a) Open Voting - No party registration necessary; prevailing practice is to
= a party
ballot at the polls.
(b) Closed Voting - Party registration is required; may only vote in party pri
when
registered.
2
Delegate-candidate must file a Declaration of Candidacy by March 19, 1976. Delegate-candidat.
will be noted on the ballot with the surname of the Presidential candidate set forth next to
ame.
PRIMARIES
CANDIDATI
--
VOTING AT 1/
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT OF
X MBER
THDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
DELEGATES
:
LEGAT
Open
Bound for all ballots unless first re-
Proportional
37
leased by (1) public statement or in
writing by candidate or (2) by 2/3
vote of all delegates indicating no
support for candidate
for with cawal once a
Open
Bound for 1 ballot--can be released by
Proportional
27
filed
written or public declaration of candi-
date's removal or withdrawal
withdraw
name by
Closed-Party regis-
Elected delegates must vote for the
Winner-take-all
67
ffidavit wi
e Sec. of
tration by 5/9/76
Pres. Pref. winner until nominated,
5.
Comment
could
receives less than 10% of votes,
idavit with
ng by
releases delegates or until 2 conven-
after
Illi:
primary.
tion ballots are taken
ice is to T : = a party
party pri when
te-candidat
next
to
ame.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO STATE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES
AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY CONVENTION
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATI
VOTING AT 1/
NUMBER OF
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE B
ALABAMA
5/4/76
2/
Open
Bound for
leased by
writing by
vote of al
support fo
ARKANSAS
5/25/76
Candidate files petition between
No provision for with cawal once a
Open
Bound for
3/9/76 and 4/6/76
candidate has filed
written or
date's rem
CALIFORNIA
6/8/76
Sec. of State places names of all
Candidate may withdraw
name by
Closed-Party regis-
Elected de
persons generally advocated or
filing an affidavit wi
e Sec. of
tration by 5/9/76
Pres. Pref
recognized in news media as candi-
State by 4/5. Comment
could
receives 1
dates for the Republican Presidential
file an affidavit with
ng by
releases d
nomination on the primary ballot.
4/5--20 days after Illi
primary.
tion ballo
RR and President announced. Slate
of pledged delegates must be filed
with Sec. of State by 5/9.
17
Definitions: (a) Open Voting .. No party registration necessary; prevailing practice is to
= a party
ballot at the polls.
(b) Closed Voting - Party registration is required; may only vote in party pri
when
registered.
2
Delegate-candidate must file a Declaration of Candidacy by March 19, 1976. Delegate-candidat
will be noted on the ballot with the surname of the Presidential candidate set forth next to
ame.
ERENCE PRIMARIES
DENTIAL CANDIDATI
VOTIKG AT 1/
NUMBER OF BALLOTS-
APPORTIONMENT OF
MBER OF
FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
DELEGATES
LEGATES
F
/
7
Open
Bound for all ballots unless first re-
Proportional
37
/
leased by (1) public statement or in
writing by candidate or (2) by 2/3
vote of all delegates indicating no
FORD
support for candidate
vision for with cawal once a
Open
Bound for 1 ballot-can be released by
Proportional
27
date has filed
written or public declaration of candi-
date's removal or withdrawal
late may withdraw
name by
Closed-Party regis-
Elected delegates must vote for the
Winner-take-all
67
/
an affidavit wi
e Sec. of
tration by 5/9/76
Pres. Pref. winner until nominated,
by 4/5. Comment
could
receives less than 10% of votes,
affidavit with
ng by
releases delegates or until 2 conven-
days after Illin
primary.
tion ballots are taken
practice is to T
= a party
in party pri
when
elegate-candidat
forth next to
ame.
Important information with Regard to State Presidential Prererential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
DISTRICT OF
5/4/76
Candidate files petition by 3/5/76
Comment. RR did not f .] late by
Closed--Registration
Bound for
COLUMBIA
3/5/76 - President unc T d
by 4/5/76
withdraws
FLORIDA
3/9/76
Presidential nominations by Selection
Not applicable - Prima
mpleted
Closed
Bound for
Committee before 1/20/76. RR and
receives
President announced
candidate
Comment.
his deleg
GEORGIA
5/4/76
Sec. of State prepares a list of poten-
2/20/76 - Comment. RR'
e will
Open
Bound for
tial candidates by the end of January.
remain on the primary
t.
withdraws
2/1/76 Sec. of State announces candi-
or candid
dates on ballot. RR and Pres. announced.
RR withdr
delegates
IDAHO
5/25/76
Sec. of State places names of all persons
No provision for withdr
except
Cpen
Advisory
who are generally advocated or recognized
for death. Comment.
nnot
news media candidates on the Primary
withdraw from this pri
once
ballot by 3/25/76
announced.
ILLINOIS
3/16/76
12/29/75
No provision - RR and
dent on
Open
Advisory
ballot. Comment. RR NAME with-
draw from this primary
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
MBER OF
IDENTIAL CANDIDATE
U
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
LEGATES
FOR WITHDRAWAL
f . ]
Closed--Registration
Bound for 2 ballots unless candidate
Winner-take-all
14
14-0
ent.
RR did not
late by
76 - President unc I
d
by 4/5/76
withdraws
applicable - Prima
mpleted
Closed
Bound for 2 ballots unless candidate
Winner-take-all by District
66
43 23
receives less than 35% of vote or
and At-large by State
candidate releases delegates
LIBRARY
Comment. RR withdraws after the Primary
his delegates are unpledged at Convention
FORD
176 - Comment. RR'
e will
Open
Bound for 2 ballots unless candidate
Winner-take-all by District
48
in on the primary
t.
withdraws, receives less than 35% of vote
and At-large by State
or candidate releases delegates. Comment.
RR withdraws after the Primary his
delegates are unpledged at Convention
rovision for withdr
except
Open
Advisory
80% of delegates are elected
21
9-
death. Comment
nnot
proportionally based on Prim
draw from this pri
5)
once
20% are elected by Party Rul
unced.
rovision - RR and
dent on
Open
Advisory
Delegates directly elected b
101
81-12-8 / 8
Comment. RR C with-
District in Primary. Conven
from this primary
elects At-large
D
Important Information with Regard to State Presidential Preference Primaries
-and the Republican Party Convention
VOTING AT
NUMBER C
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
Closed-Party
Registration
(GPRM)
Bound fo
withdraw
INDIANA
5/4/76
File petitions between 2/18/76
3/15/76
by 4/5/76
RR withd
and 3/15/76
gates th
Closed-Party
Bound fo
Registration
draws af
KENTUCKY
5/25/76
State Board of Elections meets on
Failure to file fee an
ice of
by 4/24/76
to him a
3/31/76 to nominate as Presidential
of Candidacy by approx
0/76
be in wi
preference primary candidates all those
constitutes withdrawal
of Kentu
who are generally advocated or nation-
to first
ally recognized as candidates for the
Presidential nomination 3/
Closed-Party
Bound foi
Registration
receives
MARYLAND
5/18/76
Sec. of State places names of all persons
Candidate may withdraw
i
name
by 4/19/76
releases
who are generally advocated or recognized
by filing an affidavit
T
= to
in the news media as candidates for the
4/2/76
Presidential nomination on the ballot
between 3/18/75 and 3/25/76
Not applicable
Bound on
by candi
MASS. CHUSETTS
3/2/76
Not applicable
Not applicable
3/
fter notification by Secretary of State, candidate must pay $250
fee and Notice of Candidacy within fifteen (15) days of Notice.
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
BER OF
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
EGATES
F-R-U R -
SIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
FOR WITHDRAWAL
Closed-Party
(GPFM)
Bound for 1 ballot unless candidate
Winner-take-all by Cong.
54
30-24 24
Registration
withdraws prior to Convention. Comment.
Dist. and State for
5/76
by 4/5/76
RR withdraws after primary, his dele-
At-large
gates then uncommitted.
Closed-Party
Bound for 1 ballot. Comment. RR with-
Proportional
37
10-27
Registration
draws after primary, delegates allocated
lure to file fee an
ice of
by 4/24/76
to him are uncommitted. Withdrawal must
Candidacy by approx
0/76
be in writing and presented to Chrmn.
FORD
stitutes withdrawal
of Kentucky Delegation by candidate prior
to first ballot
Closed-Party
Bound for 2 ballots unless nominated,
Winner-take-all by District-
43 31 12.
Registration
receives less than 35% of vote or
State for At-large
didate may withdraw
i
name
by 4/19/76
releases delegates
filing an affidavit
T
= to
176
Not applicable
Bound on first ballot unless released
Proportional
43 27-15-1 /
by candidate
applicable
Important Information with Regard CO State Presidential Preferential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
VOTING AT
NUMBER 01
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
MICHIGAN
5/18/76
Sec. of State places the names of all
3/19/76
persons who are generally advocated or
Open
Bound for
recognized as candidates for the
nominatic
Presidential nomination on the ballot
Chairman
by 3/5/76. RR and President announced.
MONTANA
6/1/76
A petition signed by at least 1000
File notarized affidavit by 4/22/76
qualified voters from each Congressional
Open
Advisory
district must be filed by 3/23/76
NEBRASKA
5/11/76
Sec. of State places the names of all
Candidate may withdraw S
name;
persons who are generally advocated in
however, he may not with V if his
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound for
the news media as candidates for the
name appears on the ball
in any
tration by 4/30/76
or releas
Presidential nomination on the primary
other state. Comment.
may not
ballot. (Sec. of state will announce
withdraw if placed on b.
: since
by 3/11)
his name appears on other
allots.
NEVADA
5/25/76
Sec. of State places the names of all
No provision for withd
persons who are generally advocated in
Comment. RR may not with
7 if
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound for
the news media as candidates for the
placed on ballot.
tration by 4/24/76
Comment.
Presidential nomination on the primary
to Conven
ballot by 4/25/76.
redistrib
NEW
2/24/76
Not applicable
Not applicable
HAMPSHIRE
Not applicable
Binding £
NEW JERSEY
6/8/76
4/29/76 file petition signed by 1,000
5/5/76
Open
Advisory
party members
IDENTIAL CANDIDATE
FOR WITHDRAWAL
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
MBER OF
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
LEGATES F-R-U
176
Open
Bound for 2 ballots or until withdrawal,
Proportional-if over 5%
84 60-201
nomination or release filed with the
of vote
Chairman.
FORD
notarized affidavit by 4/22/76
Open
Advisory
20
10-10
07/1839
idate may withdraw S name;
ver, he may not within V if his
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound for two ballots unless under 35%
Proportional
25 1:-
appears on the ball in any
tration by 4/30/76
or released by candidate.
state. Comment.
may not
draw if placed on be
: since
name appears on other
allots.
rovision for withd
RR may not with
/ if
Closed-Party Regis-
Bound for two ballots unless released.
Proportional if over 5%
on ballot.
tration by 4/24/76
Comment. If RR releases delegates prior
of vote
18 6-12
to Convention, his delegate votes are
redistributed among remaining candidate (s)
applicable
Not applicable
Binding for all ballots unless released
Proportional
21
18-3
76
Open
Advisory
Legislation pending in
67 50-17
State Legislature
RUN A: DELFOAYKS
B. DISTRICTS - At LG
Important Information with Regard to State Presidential Preferential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
VOTING AT
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
NUMBER 01
PRIMARY
DELEGATE
NEW YORK
4/6/76
No Presidential preference primary
Not applicable
Comment. Dist. delegates elected at
Closed-Party
Advisory
Registration
primary, at-large delegates elected
by 3/6/76
by Rep. St. Central Committee. Dele-
gates must file between 2/16-19/76
NORTH CAROLINA
3/23/76
2/3/76- St. Board of Elections nomin-
No withdrawal after requ
to be
placed on ballot. Comm.
Closed-Party
ates candidates approved for Federal
RR must
Bound for
Registration
Matching Funds. RR and President on
remain on ballot.
withdraws
by 2/23/76. If
ballot.
gates all
registered "no-
party" can de-
clare party
affiliation on
election day
OHIO
6/8/76
3/25/76-Declaration of Candidacy must
Delegate-candidates may
idraw by
Closed-Party
be filed by the delegates and dele-
4/8/76. Bill pending WE
would
Advisory
gates-at-large. Comment. Each
allow withdrawal of dela
e-candi-
Registration by
5/10/76
Declaration of Candidacy, the delegate
date until 5/3/76.
or delegate-at-large must certify in
writing his first or second choice for
Party's Presidential candidate. Presi-
dential candidate must give his written
consent by 3/25/76.
OREGON
5/25/76
Sec. of State announces names of persons
No provision for withd
Comment.
on primary ballot by 3/15/76. RR and
RR cannot withdraw.
Closed-Party
Bound for
President announced.
Registration
date recei
by 4/25/76
nomination
PENNSYLVANIA
4/27/76
Candidate files petition on or before
2/24/76
2/17/76. Only President has filed.
Closed-Party
Advisory
Registration
by 3/29/76
- :-
RESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
MBER OF
ATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
LEGATES F-R-U F- R-
applicable
Closed-Party
Advisory
154
124-30 124- 30
Registration
by 3/6/76
lo withdrawal after retu
to be
Closed-Party
Bound for first ballot unless candidate
Proportional
54 25-28-1
laced on ballot. Commer
RR must
Registration
withdraws. Comment. If RR withdraws, dele-
emain on ballot.
by 2/23/76. If
gates allocated to him become uncommitted.
registered "no-
party" can de-
FORD
clare party
affiliation on
GERALD
election day
Delegate-candidates may
idraw by
Closed-Party
Advisory
Winner-take-all by District
97 68-34
4/8/76. Bill pending we
would
Registration by
At-large by State, if a slat
allow withdrawal of dele
e-candi-
5/10/76
is submitted
date until 5/3/76.
No provision for withd
Comment.
Closed-Party
Bound for 2 ballots unless released or candi-
Proportional-PFC attempting it
30 20-10
RR cannot withdraw.
Registration
date received less than 35% of votes for
change to winner-take-all
by 4/25/76
nomination
2/24/76
Closed-Party
Advisory
Direct election of District
103 8:- 15
Registration
delegates; At-large run on S1.
by 3/29/76
selected by State Party
Important Information with Regard to State Presidential Preferential Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS-
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT
RHODE ISLAND
6/1/76
Sec. of State prepares a list of all
Candidate may withdraw lis - ame by
Closed-Party
Bound for all ball
bona fide national candidates by
filing an affidavit with See. of
Registration by
2/20/76. Delegates must file by
State by 5/2/76
5/1/76
3/1-10/76. RR and President on ballot.
SOUTH DAKOTA
6/1/76
Slate of delegates pledged to the
Candidate may not withdraw is
Closed-Party
Bound for 3 ballot
candidate selected by Convention
slate of delegates after 41 6/76
Registration by
ated, receives les
method. At State Convention,
5/16/76
releases delegates
delegate-candidates favorable to
the President select a slate to be
on the ballot on 3/13/76. This
slate must be filed with the Sec.
of State by 4/16/76.
TENNESSEE
5/25/76
Sec. of State certifies the names of all
Candidate may withdraw
ling an
Open
Bound for 2 ballot
persons who are generally advocated or
affidavit stating withou
aliri-
receives less than
recognized in the news media as candi-
cation that he is not n *
d does
delegates
dates by 3/11/76. Deadline for filing
not intend to become a
date by
of delegate slate 3/25/76. Consent by
4/9/76, 12 Noon.
President of the slate by 4/9/76.
TEXAS
5/1/76
Presidential candidate must file an
Presidential candidate
ithdraw
application and petition with the
his slate of delegates
Open
Bound for 3 ballot
the pri-
candidate fails to
Sec. of State by 2/2/76 to have slate
mary by filing with the
:
of State
2nd ballot or canc
placed on ballot. 2/9/76 candidate must
a signed request to tha
ect by
file the names of members of delegate
4/10/76.
selection committee with Sec. of State.
3/1 delegate slate filed with Sec. of
State. RR and President Ford filed.
IDENTIAL CANDIDATE-
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
4BER OF
FOR WITHDRAWAL
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
EGATES
FR
idate may withdraw ame by
ig an affidavit with Sec. of
Closed-Party
Bound for all ballots unless released
Proportional-if candidate
19
17 7
by 5/2/76
Registration by
receives 1/3 of vote
5/1/76
idate may not withdraw is
e of delegates after 41 6/76
Closed-Party
Bound for 3 ballots unless candidate nomin-
Proportional-if candidate
20
10-
Registration by
ated, receives less than 35% of vote or
receives 20% of vote
5/16/76
releases delegates
FORD
GERALD
date may withdraw by
ling an
lavit stating withou
Open
Bound for 2 ballots unless the candidate
aliri-
Proportional-if candidate
that he is not n *
receives less than 20% of vote or releases
receives 15% of vote
43
d does
ntend to become a
"
date by
delegates
6, 12 Noon.
dential candidate ithdraw
late of delegates
Open
Bound for 3 ballots unless released or if
Direct election of District
the pri-
100 40- 40-60
by filing with the
the
of State
candidate fails to receive 20% of vote on
delegates; At-large elecued
request to tha
2nd ballot or candidate withdraws
at State Convention on 6/19/
ect by
76.
Important Information with Regard to State Presidential Preterentyal Primaries
and the Republican Party Convention
DATE OF
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE--
STATE
PRIMARY
ACCESS TO BALLOT
DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF B
PRIMARY
DELEGATE Bo
VERMONT
3/2/76
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Advisory
WEST
5/11/76
Presidential candidate may have his
No withdrawal after fee is D 10
VIRGINIA
name placed on ballot by filing a
Comment. RR may not withdi
Closed-Party
Advisory
fee of $2,000 with the Sec. of State
Registration
between 1/5/76 and 2/7/76. RR and
by 4/12/76
President filed and paid fee.
WISCONSIN
4/6/76
Nominating Committee meets on 2/3/76 2/29/76- - Comment. RR cannot
adraw.
to nominate all persons who are
Open
Bound for a
generally advocated and nationally
candidate r
recognized as candidates for the
on any ball
Presidential nomination. Names are
will not ef:
certified to the Sec. of State by
2/6/76. RR and President nominated.
Comment. No withdrawal for RR since
he did not file a disclaimer.
-7-
IAL CANDIDATE--
WITHDRAWAL
VOTING AT
NUMBER OF BALLOTS--
APPORTIONMENT
NUMBER OF
PRIMARY
DELEGATE BOUND AT CONVENTION
OF DELEGATES
DELEGATES F-R
cable
Not applicable
Advisory
18
15- 3
cawal after fee is 0 10
RR may not withds 3
Closed-Party
Advisory
28
20-7
Registration
by 4/12/76
-Comment. RR cannot
draw.
Open
Bound for all ballots unless released or
Winner-take-all by Distric
45
candidate receives less than 1/3 of votes
At-large by state
FORD 07V830 LIBRAR
on any ballot. Comment. RR withdrawal
will not effect delegates bound to him.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO. DELEGATE SELECTION IN CONVENTION STATES
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELECATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
DEBALO FORD ALIBRARK
Álaska
National Convention delegates are selected
Sen. Dist. Conventions -- 4/9 - 10
19 At-large
by a State Convention composed of delegates
(1 in Fairbanks; 1 in Anchorage)
selected by Senatorial District Convention.
State Convention -- 5/22 - 23
Delegates to Sen. Dist. Conv. selected at
Precinct caucuses.
Arizona
National Convention delegates are selected
County Conventions -- 2/25
12 District
by Congressional District and State Con-
State Convention - -- 4/24
17 At-large
ventions. State Convention delegates are
selected by county committee members.
Arkansas
County Conventions select delegates to
County Conventions -- 6/14
12 District
Congressional District and State Conven-
District Conventions -- 6/26
15 At-large
tions. Congressional District Conventions
State Convention -- 7/10
select District delegates and the State
Convention selects At-large delegates.
Colorado
Precinct Caucuses elect delegates to
Precinct Caucuses 5/3
15 District
County Conventions; County Conventions
County Conventions 5/13 - 6/2
16 At-large
elect delegates to District and State
District Conventions -- 6/4 - 7/10
Conventions; District Conventions
State Convention -- 7/10
elect delegates from each Cong. District
State Convention elects at-large delegates.
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
GERALD FORD NIBRARY
Connecticut
National Convention delegates are selected
Town Meetings -- 3/23 - 25
18 District
at a joint session of the State Convention
Town Primaries -- 5/4
17 At-large
and Congressional District Conventions.
District and State Conventions -- 7/16 - 17
Town primaries select delegates to State
Convention.
Delaware
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 6/5
3 District
at a State Convention. Delegates to State
State Convention -- 6/19
14 At-large
Convention are selected at Primary.
Georgia
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- 3/27
30 District
in a four-step process. Precinct meetings
County Conventions -- 4/24
18 At-large
elect delegates to County Conventions;
District Conventions -- 5/22
County Conventions elect delegates to
State Convention -- 6/19
District and State Conventions; District
Conventions elect delegates to National
Convention; and State Convention elects
At-large delegates. Delegates bound by
results of Primary.
Hawaii
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- 1/27
6 District
at a State Convention. State Convention
Senatorial District Caucuses --
13 At-large
delegates are selected at Precinct Meetings.
4/23 and 5/4
State Convention -- 5/14 - 17
Idaho
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 5/25
17 Primary
at a State Convention. Results of the
County Conventions -- 6/1 - 7
4 Convention
Presidential Preference Primary determine
Legislative District Conventions --
the allocation of 80% of delegation among
6/1 - 7
presidential candidates.
State Convention -- 6/24 - 26
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
GERATO FORD
District
Illinois
National Convention delegates are elected
Primary -- 3/16
99 District
in Presidential Preference Primary. Delegates
County Conventions -- 3/29
4 At-large
to State Convention elected in County Con-
State Convention --
ventions. State Convention elects delegates
At-large.
Indiana
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 5/4
33 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
Congressional District Conventions --
21 At-large
ventions composed of delegates elected in
6/18 a.m.
binding Primary.
State Convention -- 6/18 p.m.
Iowa
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 1/19
18 District
by State and Congressional District Conven-
County Conventions -- 2/28
18 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected at
Congressional District Conventions --
County Conventions. Delegates to County
6/18
Conventions are selected at Precinct
State Convention -- 6/19
Caucuses.
Kansas
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 3/25
15 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
County Conventions -- 3/24 - 4/8
19 At-large
ventions composed of delegates selected
Congressional District Conventions --
at County Conventions. Delegates to
5/8
County Conventions are selected at
State Convention -- 5/22
Precinct Caucuses.
Primary -- 5/25
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
GERALD FORD LABRARY
Kentucky
National Convention delegates are selected
County Conventions -- 4/3
21 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
Congressional District Con-
16 At-large
ventions composed of delegates selected
ventions -- 4/22 - 23
at county or legislative district mass
State Convention -- 4/24
meetings. National delegation is bound
Primary -- 5/25
on a proportional basis by results of
presidential preference primary.
Louisiana
National Convention delegates are selected
Congressional District Conven-
24 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
tions -- 5/8 - 16
17 At-large
ventions. State Convention delegates are
State Convention -- 6/5
selected at Congressional District
Conventions.
Maine
National Convention delegates are selected
State Convention -- 4/30
6 District
by State Convention composed of delegates
District Conventions -- 5/1
14 At-large
selected at municipal caucuses.
Maryland
A portion of the National Convention dele-
State Central Committee Meeting --
24 District
gates are elected by Congressional District
6/5
19 At-large
in the Presidential Preference Primary, with
the remainder of the delegation selected
at-large by the State Central Committee.
METHOD OF
SELECTION
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STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
BERALD
Massachusetts
National Convention delegates are selected
Congressional District Caucuses --
36 District
by Congressional District Caucuses and
5/23
7 At-large
State Committee on a proportional basis
State Committee Meeting -- 6/9 - 15
according to number of votes obtained in
the Primary statewide and by District.
Primary -- 5/18
Michigan
National Convention delegates are selected
County Conventions -- 5/27
57 District
by Congressional District and State Conven-
Congressional District Conventions --
27 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected by
6/11
County Conventions. Delegates are bound
State Convention -- 6/12
by results of Primary.
Minnesota
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 2/24
24 District
in a four-step process--Precinct Caucuses
County Conventions -- 3/23 - 27
18 At-large
elect delegates to County Conventions; County
Congressional District Conventions --
Conventions elect delegates to Congressional
4/19 - 5/15
District Conventions; Congressional District
State Convention -- 6/24 - 26
and State Conventions elect National Con-
vention delegates.
Mississippi
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 3/27
15 District
by Congressional District and State Conven-
County Conventions -- 3/27
15 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected by
Congressional District and State
County Conventions and Precinct Caususes.
Conventions -- 4/10
Missouri
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct and County Conventions --
30 District
by Congressional District and State Conven-
4/19 - 24
19 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected by
Congressional District Conventions --
Precinct and County Conventions.
5/8 - 15
State Convention -- 6/12
METHOD OF
SELECTION
FORD
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
Montana
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 6/1
20
SERALD
at State Convention composed of delegates
County Conventions -- 6/8 - 20
elected at County Conventions. County
State Convention -- 6/26
Convention delegates are selected by
Precinct Committeemen elected in the
Presidential Primary
Nevada
National Convention delegates are elected
Precinct Meetings -- February
18
at State Convention composed of delegates
County Conventions -- March
elected at County Conventions. County
State Convention -- 4/23 - 25
Convention delegates are elected at
Primary -- 5/25
Precinct meetings. Delegates bound on propor-
tional basis of Primary results.
New Mexico
National Convention delegates are elected
Precinct Meetings -- 4/27
6 District
at State Convention composed of delegates
County Conventions -- 5/2 - 8
15 At-large
selected at County Conventions. County
State Convention -- 6/26
Convention delegates are selected by
ward, precinct or mass meetings.
/ Precinct Meetings -- 4/27
Primary -- 3/23
North Carolina
National Convention delegates are selected
33 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
County Conventions -- 5/2 - 8
21 At-large
ventions composed of delegates selected by
Congressional District Conventions --
County Conventions. County Convention
5/3 - 6/5
delegates are selected by Precinct meetings.
State Convention -- 6/18 - 19
Delegates bound on a proportional basis
of Primary results.
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
FORD
North Dakota
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- April
18
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at the State Convention by delegates selected
at legislative district committee meetings.
Legislative District Meetings --
Precinct Caucuses select delegates to legis-
5/1 - 6/4
lative district meetings.
State Convention -- 7/8 - 10
Oklahoma
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- 4/5
18 District
at State and Congressional District Conven-
County Conventions -- 4/24
18 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected at County
Congressional District Conventions --
Conventions. County Convention delegates are
5/8
elected at Precinct Meetings.
State Convention -- 5/15
Oregon
National Convention delegates are selected on
Primary -- 5/25
30 District
a proportional basis according to results of
Congressional District Conventions --
Presidential Preference Primary. Delegates
6/24
are selected by Congressional District Con-
ventions composed of precinct committee members
elected in the Presidential Primary.
Pennsylvania
Part of the National Convention delegates are
Primary -- 4/27
75 District
elected in an advisory Presidential Preference
State Committee Meeting -- 5/22
28 At-large
Primary with the remainder selected at-large
by the State Committee and/or a committee of
elected delegates.
National Convention delegates are / Congressional
elected by
South Carolina
Precinct Meetings -- 3/12 - 13
18 District
District and State Conventions composed of
County Conventions -- 3/22 - 27
18 At-large
delegates elected at County Conventions. County
Congressional District Conventions --
Convention delegates are elected at Precinct
4/5 - 8
Meetings.
State Convention -- 4/24
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
BERALD
Texas
National Convention delegates are elected in
Primary -- 5/1
96 District
Primary, four from each Congressional District.
State Convention -- 6/19
4 At-large
Remaining delegates are selected at State
Convention.
Utah
National Convention delegates are selected by
Mass Meetings -- 5/17
20
State Convention composed of delegates selected
County Conventions -- 6/1 - 7
at County Conventions. County Convention
State Convention -- 7/16 - 17
delegates are selected at District Mass meetings.
Vermont
National Convention delegates are selected
Town Caucuses -- 4/22
18
by a State Convention composed of delegates
State Convention -- 5/22
elected at town caucuses. However, a Presi-
dential Preference Primary is held.
Virginia
National Convention delegates are selected by
Mass Meetings -- 4/10
30 District
State and/or Congressional District Conven-
Congressional District Conventions --
21 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected at city
4/24
and county mass meetings. District delegates
State Convention -- 6/4 - 6
are selected at Congressional District Conven-
tions; At-large delegates are selected at
State Convention.
Washington
National Convention delegates are selected by
Precinct Caucuses -- 3/2
21 District
State and/or Congressional District Conven-
County Conventions -- 4/2 - 5/18
17 At-large
tions composed of delegates elected at County
Congressional District Conventions --
Conventions. County Conventions delegates are
6/18 - 19
selected at Precinct Caucuses.
State Convention -- 6/18 - 19
Wyoming
National Convention delegates are selected by
Precinct Caucuses -- 2/4 - 3/5
17
State Convention composed of delegates selected
County Conventions - 3/1 - 15
at County Conventions. County Convention
State Convention -- 5/8
delegates are selected by Precinct Caucuses.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO DELEGATE SELECTION IN CONVENTION STATES
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METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELECATE SELECTION
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
LIGRARY
PROCESS
GERALD
Alaska
National Convention delegates are selected
Sen. Dist. Conventions -- 4/9 - 10
19 At-large
by a State Convention composed of delegates
(1 in Fairbanks; 1 in Anchorage)
selected by Senatorial District Convention.
State Convention -- 5/22 - 23
Delegates to Sen. Dist. Conv. selected at
Precinct caucuses.
Arizona
National Convention delegates are selected
County Conventions -- 2/25
12 District
by Congressional District and State Con-
State Convention -- 4/24
17 At-large
ventions. State Convention delegates are
selected by county committee members.
Arkansas
County Conventions select delegates to
County Conventions -- 6/14
12 District
Congressional District and State Conven-
District Conventions -- 6/26
15 At-large
tions. Congressional District Conventions
State Convention -- 7/10
select District delegates and the State
Convention selects At-large delegates.
Colorado
Precinct Caucuses elect delegates to
Precinct Caucuses -- 5/3
15 District
County Conventions; County Conventions
County Conventions -- 5/13 - 6/2
16 At-large
elect delegates to District and State
District Conventions -- 6/4 - 7/10
Conventions; District Conventions
State Convention -- 7/10
elect delegates from each Cong. District
State Convention elects at-large delegates.
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
DERALD R FORD MIDRAR
Connecticut
National Convention delegates are selected
Town Meetings -- 3/23 - 25
18 District
at a joint session of the State Convention
Town Primaries -- 5/4
17 At-large
and Congressional District Conventions.
District and State Conventions -- 7/16 - 17
Town primaries select delegates to State
Convention.
Delaware
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 6/5
3 District
at a State Convention. Delegates to State
State Convention -- 6/19
14 At-large
Convention are selected at Primary.
Georgia
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- 3/27
30 District
in a four-step process. Precinct meetings
County Conventions -- 4/24
18 At-large
elect delegates to County Conventions;
District Conventions -- 5/22
County Conventions elect delegates to
State Convention -- 6/19
District and State Conventions; District
Conventions elect delegates to National
Convention; and State Convention elects
At-large delegates. Delegates bound by
results of Primary.
Hawaii
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- 1/27
6 District
at a State Convention. State Convention
Senatorial District Caucuses --
13 At-large
delegates are selected at Precinct Meetings.
4/23 and 5/4
State Convention -- 5/14 - 17
Idaho
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 5/25
17 Primary
at a State Convention. Results of the
County Conventions -- 6/1 - 7
4 Convention
Presidential Preference Primary determine
Legislative District Conventions --
the allocation of 80% of delegation among
6/1 7
presidential candidates.
State Convention -- 6/24 - 26
METHOD OF
SELECTION
FORD
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
GERALD
District
Illinois
National Convention delegates are elected
Primary -- 3/16
99 District
in Presidential Preference Primary. Delegates County Conventions -- 3/29
4 At-large
to State Convention elected in County Con-
State Convention --
ventions. State Convention elects delegates
At-large.
Indiana
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 5/4
33 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
Congressional District Conventions --
21 At-large
ventions composed of delegates elected in
6/18 a.m.
binding Primary.
State Convention -- 6/18 p.m.
Iowa
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 1/19
18 District
by State and Congressional District Conven-
County Conventions -- 2/28
18 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected at
Congressional District Conventions --
County Conventions. Delegates to County
6/18
Conventions are selected at Precinct
State Convention -- 6/19
Caucuses.
Kansas
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 3/25
15 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
County Conventions -- 3/24 - 4/8
19 At-large
ventions composed of delegates selected
Congressional District Conventions --
at County Conventions. Delegates to
5/8
County Conventions are selected at
State Convention -- 5/22
Precinct Caucuses.
Primary -- 5/25
FORD.
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
GERALD
Kentucky
National Convention delegates are selected
County Conventions -- 4/3
21 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
Congressional District Con-
16 At-large
ventions composed of delegates selected
ventions -- 4/22 - 23
at county or legislative district mass
State Convention -- 4/24
meetings. National delegation is bound
Primary -- 5/25
on a proportional basis by results of
presidential preference primary.
Louisiana
National Convention delegates are selected
Congressional District Conven-
24 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
tions -- 5/8 - 16
17 At-large
ventions. State Convention delegates are
State Convention -- 6/5
selected at Congressional District
Conventions.
Maine
National Convention delegates are selected
State Convention - 4/30
6 District
by State Convention composed of delegates
District Conventions -- 5/1
14 At-large
selected at municipal caucuses.
Maryland
A portion of the National Convention dele-
State Central Committee Meeting --
24 District
gates are elected by Congressional District
6/5
19 At-large
in the Presidential Preference Primary, with
the remainder of the delegation selected
at-large by the State Central Committee.
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
Massachusetts
National Convention delegates are selected
Congressional District Caucuses --
36 District
GERALD
by Congressional District Caucuses and
5/23
7 At-large
State Committee on a proportional basis
State Committee Meeting -- 6/9 - 15
according to number of votes obtained in
the Primary statewide and by District.
Primary -- 5/18
Michigan
National Convention delegates are selected
County Conventions -- 5/27
57 District
by Congressional District and State Conven-
Congressional District Conventions --
27 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected by
6/11
County Conventions. Delegates are bound
State Convention -- 6/12
by results of Primary.
Minnesota
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 2/24
24 District
in a four-step process--Precinct Caucuses
County Conventions -- 3/23 - 27
18 At-large
elect delegates to County Conventions; County
Congressional District Conventions --
Conventions elect delegates to Congressional
4/19 - 5/15
District Conventions; Congressional District
State Convention -- 6/24 - 26
and State Conventions elect National Con-
vention delegates.
Mississippi
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Caucuses -- 3/27
15 District
by Congressional District and State Conven-
County Conventions -- 3/27
15 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected by
Congressional District and State
County Conventions and Precinct Caususes.
Conventions -- 4/10
Missouri
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct and County Conventions --
30 District
by Congressional District and State Conven-
4/19 - 24
19 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected by
Congressional District Conventions --
Precinct and County Conventions.
5/8 - 15
State Convention -- 6/12
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
Montana
National Convention delegates are selected
Primary -- 6/1
20
at State Convention composed of delegates
County Conventions -- 6/8 - 20
elected at County Conventions. County
State Convention -- 6/26
Convention delegates are selected by
Precinct Committeemen elected in the
Presidential Primary
Nevada
National Convention delegates are elected
Precinct Meetings -- February
18
at State Convention composed of delegates
County Conventions -- March
elected, at County Conventions. County
State Convention -- 4/23 - 25
Convention delegates are elected at
Primary -- 5/25
Precinct meetings. Delegates bound on propor-
tional basis of Primary results.
New Mexico
National Convention delegates are elected
Precinct Meetings -- 4/27
6 District
at State Convention composed of delegates
County Conventions -- 5/2 - 8
15 At-large
selected at County Conventions. County
State Convention -- 6/26
Convention delegates are selected by
ward, precinct or mass meetings.
Primary -- 3/23
North Carolina
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- 4/27
33 District
by State and Congressional District Con-
County Conventions -- 5/2 - 8
21 At-large
ventions composed of delegates selected by
Congressional District Conventions --
County Conventions. County Convention
5/3 - 6/5
delegates are selected by Precinct meetings.
State Convention -- 6/18 - 19
Delegates bound on a proportional basis
of Primary results.
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
GERALO
North Dakota
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- April
18
at the State Convention by delegates selected
at legislative district committee meetings.
Legislative District Meetings --
Precinct Caucuses select delegates to legis-
5/1 - 6/4
lative district meetings.
State Convention -- 7/8 - 10
Oklahoma
National Convention delegates are selected
Precinct Meetings -- 4/5
18 District
at State and Congressional District Conven-
County Conventions -- 4/24
18 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected at County
Congressional District Conventions --
Conventions. County Convention delegates are
5/8
elected at Precinct Meetings.
State Convention -- 5/15
Oregon
National Convention delegates are selected on
Primary -- 5/25
30 District
a proportional basis according to results of
Congressional District Conventions --
Presidential Preference Primary. Delegates
6/24
are selected by Congressional District Con-
ventions composed of precinct committee members
elected in the Presidential Primary.
Pennsylvania
Part of the National Convention delegates are
Primary 4/27
75 District
elected in an advisory Presidential Preference
State Committee Meeting -- 5/22
28 At-large
Primary with the remainder selected at-large
by the State Committee and/or a committee of
elected delegates.
National Convention delegates are / Congressional
elected by
South Carolina
Precinct Meetings -- 3/12 - 13
18 District
District and State Conventions composed of
County Conventions -- 3/22 - 27
18 At-large
delegates elected at County Conventions. County
Congressional District Conventions --
Convention delegates are elected at Precinct
4/5 8
Meetings.
State Convention -- 4/24
METHOD OF
SELECTION
STATE
DELEGATE SELECTION
PROCESS
DELEGATE DISTRIBUTION
038870
Texas
National Convention delegates are elected in
Primary -- 5/1
96 District
Primary, four from each Congressional District.
State Convention -- 6/19
4 At-large
Remaining delegates are selected at State
Convention.
Utah
National Convention delegates are selected by
Mass Meetings -- 5/17
20
State Convention composed of delegates selected
County Conventions -- 6/1 - 7
at County Conventions. County Convention
State Convention -- 7/16 - 17
delegates are selected at District Mass meetings.
Vermont
National Convention delegates are selected
Town Caucuses -- 4/22
18
by a State Convention composed of delegates
State Convention -- 5/22
elected at town caucuses. However, a Presi-
dential Preference Primary is held.
Virginia
National Convention delegates are selected by
Mass Meetings -- 4/10
30 District
State and/or Congressional District Conven-
Congressional District Conventions --
21 At-large
tions composed of delegates selected at city
4/24
and county mass meetings. District delegates
State Convention -- 6/4 - 6
are selected at Congressional District Conven-
tions; At-large delegates are selected at
State Convention.
Washington
National Convention delegates are selected by
Precinct Caucuses -- 3/2
21 District
State and/or Congressional District Conven-
County Conventions -- 4/2 - 5/18
17 At-large
tions composed of delegates elected at County
Congressional District Conventions --
Conventions. County Conventions delegates are
6/18 - 19
selected at Precinct Caucuses.
State Convention -- 6/18 - 19
Wyoming
National Convention delegates are selected by
Precinct Caucuses -- 2/4 - 3/5
17
State Convention composed of delegates selected
County Conventions - 3/1 - 15
at County Conventions. County Convention
State Convention -- 5/8
delegates are selected by Precinct Caucuses.
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WORKERS SAVE WHAT THEY CAN FROM WINDS
thing
Workmen remove folding chairs and other equipment
vivals in the tent at W. 88th Ave. and Sheridan Blvd.
of
from a large revival tent as strong winds make ribbons
Rick Toliver, son of the tent manager, said it would take
pertaine
Levin mu
a
St.
of tent. Assemblies of God have been holding nightly re-
six months and $25,000-$30,000 to replace the shelter.
Levine We shot in his home Oct:
30
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FEW RESTRAINTS, ECONOMIST SAYS
cap-
aring
nside
Health-Cost Rise Laid to 'Incentives'
cluck
By JOHN BOSLOUGH
Medicaid, Medicare and large increases
expenditures made on his behalf, and is
THE NEW SYSTEM would reward
the
Denver Post Staff Writer
in private health insurance coverage as
in a poor position to do so in any case.
physicians for providing less costly care;
box,
The cost of health care is rising faster
well as bringing health-care workers' pay
"And the third-party payer is also in a
encouraging preventive medicine and
netic
in line with the level in other industries.
than the costs of other goods and services
weak position to control costs," Enthoven
avoiding unnecessary care, he said.
setts
added.
And consumers should have a "free
because the organization and financing of
nent-
"HOWEVER, THESE factors do not
health care provide "cost increasing in-
"If we know anything about economic
choice from among competing systems of
ulate
help much to explain or justify recent
centives and few restraints."
behavior-a hypothesis that I as an eco-
care, but if they elect a more costly sys-
sion.
continuing high rates of increases in the
Moreover, said Alain C. Enthoven,
nomics professor feel found to support-
tem, they should be prepared to pay the
irted
costs of health services," Enthoven said.
then we can predict with confidence that
difference themselves," he added.
Ph.D,. professor of public and private
in
He cited figures showing that physician
management at Stanford University
suc a system of incentives will produce
Enthoven said the answer to the dilem-
bly
fees rose 14.2 per cent and hospital rates
chronic inflation," he said.
ma appears to be "the framework of in-
"This incentive for cost increasing behav-
ened
20.1 per cent last year compared with
To curb inflation, then, it's necessary to
centives within which prepaid group prac-
ior is often reinforced by the demands of
g is
other service prices which rose at ah 8.9
change the existing incentives and
tice plans operate.
the anxious patient and his family who
per cent annual ratè.
replace them with a "system of rational
"And the evidence is pretty strong that
they
want the doctor to 'do something'
Enthoven said the fee-for-service for
economic incentives that encourage econ-
they have done a much better job of con-
whether or not it will be effective."
the
doctors and cost reimbursement for the
omy and efficiency in the use of health
trolling costs than their fee-for-service
is a
Speaking at the annual meeting of the
hospital are partly to blame.
care resources," the professor said.
competitors."
for
Group Health Institute Monday at the
Denver Hilton Hotel, Enthoven cited sta-
"Fee-for-service rewards physicians
tistics showing that the nation spent more
with more income for providing more
than $118 billion-or $547 per person-for
care and more expensive care whether or
Army to Probe Alleged Beatings
health care last year.
not more is necessary, effective or
FT. CARSON, Colo. - An investigation
has been relieved of his commar
an
beneficial to the patient," he explained.
into alleged beatings of two Ft. Carson
A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry.
row
THAT COMPARES with just $39 billion
"And cost reimbursement for the hospi-
soldiers on May 24 was to begin Tuesday
said.
pro-
in 1965 and $198 per capita, Enthoven
tal (payment of cost-based charges) re-
in a post courtroom.
The two sergeants so far 1
(ark
said, adding that, even when deflated by
wards the hospital with more revenue for
Maj. Arne Andersen, a 4th Infantry
identified by Ft. Carson autl
for
the Consumer Price Index, the difference
providing more costly care whether or
Division public information officer, said
The two victims have be^:
le a
represents a 62 per cent increase in just
not more costly care is necessary, effec-
the investigation is similar to a grand
Pfc. Bonnell Caudill, 17,
10 years.
tive or beneficial to the patient," he
jury hearing, but is open to the press.
and Pvt. Richard L. We
"Of course," he said, "much of this
added.
Andersen said the proceedings are
ton, Okla.
increase in per capita spending should be
being held to determine. if an Army cap-
The two soldiers
a source of legitimate pride, not a cause
ADDITIONALLY, THE professor said,
tain and two sergeants should be court-
bruises, allegedly fro
for alarm:"
third-party insurance relieves the patient
martialed for their alleged involvement in
after the two appare
He explained that part of the large
of most of the extra cost. "So he has lit-
the beating incident.
another soldier who
Increase in health spending resulted from
tle Incentive to question the need for the
The officer, Capt. George O. Charity
absent without offic
Picked
f
Trial
d; Burial Places
nts
United States - Presidential Campaign
Election Statistics
1976
d
Died
Sons
Daughters
Popular and Electoral Vote for President 1972
1802
1818
3
2
Compiled by The World Almanac from official returns of the States.
1782
1
5
Blank and void ballots are excluded from all totals.
1849
1830
1852
3
Popular Vote
1
1828
1819
4
Soc.
1864
6
4
Soc.
Worker
Commu-
1842
3
Electoral Vote
Republican
Democrat
4
American
Labor
Jenness
nist
1889
States
Nixon McGovern
Nixon
5
McGovern
Schmitz
Fisher
or Reed
Half
Others**
Total
2
1891
1852
1
5
Ala.
9
728,701
256,923
11,918
8,551
1,006,093
1853
1
1
Alas
3
55,349
32,967
6,903
95,219
1881
Ariz.
6
402,812
198,540
21,208
30,945 t
653,505
1863
3
1882
Ark
6
4
445,751,
198,899
3,016
647,666
1876
3
2
Cal.
45
4,602,096
3,475,847
232,554
197
574
373
56,218
8,367,859
1902
3
1
Col
7
597,189
329,980
17,269
4,361
666
432
3,981
953,878
1889
7
1
Conn
8
810,763
555,498
17,239
777
1,384,277
1918
+
1
Del
3
140,357
92,298
2,638
238
235,516
1880
2
1
D.C.
3
35,226
127,627
316
252
163,421
1947
2
3
1892
Fla
17
1
1,857,759
718,117
7,407
1
2,583,283
1948
1
Ga
12
881,496
289,529
2,288
3
1,456
1,174,722
1907
2
Ha.
5
168,865
101,409
270,274
1884
1
Ida
4
199,384
80,826
28,869
397
903
310,379
1948
4
1
III
26
2,788,179
1,913,472
2,471
1,344
4,541
2,229
4,723,236
1943
2
1
Ind
13
1,405,154
708,568
1,688
5,575
4,544
1914
2,125,529
3
1961
la
8
706,207
496,206
22,056
195
488
272
520
1,225,944
1924
Kan
7
619,812
270,287
21,808
4,188
916,095
1957
2
Ky
9
676,446
371,159
17,627
685
464
1,118
1,067,499
1944
2
La
10
686,852
298,142
52,099
14,398
1,051,491
1962
4
1
Me
4
256,458
160,584
229
417,271
1
Md
10
829,305
505,781
18,726
1,353,812
1
Mass
14
1,112,078
1,332,540
22,877
129
10,600
46
486
1
1
2,458,756
2
Mich
21
1,961,721
1,459,435
63,381
2,437
1,603
1,210
3,489,727
2
Minn
10
898,269
802,346
31,407
4,261
940
662
3,767
1,741,652
3
I
Miss
7
505,125
126,782
11,598
2,458
645,963
En London, father a Maryland citi-
Mo
12
1,154,058
698,531
1,852,589
Mon
4
183,976
120,197
13,430
317,603
Neb
5
406,298
169,991
817
577,225
Nev
3
115,750
66,016
181,766
N.H.
4
213,724
116,435
3,386
368
142
334,055
ts
N.J.
17
1,845,502
1,102,211
34,378
4,544
2.233
1,263
7,098
2,997,229
N.M.
4
235,606
141,084
8,767
474
385,931
Johnson. Grant, McKinley.
N.Y.
41
4,192,778
2,951,084
4,530
7,797
5,641
7,161,830
dist Church. but never joined.
N.C.
13
1,054,889
438,705
25,018
1,51 ,612
Buchanan, Cleveland. Benjamin
N.D.
3
174,109
100,384
5,646
288
87
280,514
wer.
Oh
25
2,441,827
1,558,889
80,067
7,107
6,437
460
4,094,787
byterian services in Washington
Okla.
8
759,025
247,147
23,728
1,029,900
Ore
6
486,686
392,760
46,211
2,289
927,946
Buren. Theodore Roosevelt.
Pa.
27
2,714,521
1,796,951
70,953
4,639
2,686
2,715
4,592,105
dy
R.I.
4
218,290
191,981
729
411,000
John Quincy Adams, Fillmore,
S.C.
8
477,044
186,824
10,075
17
673,960
S.D.
4
166,476
139,945
994
307,415
Tenn
10
813,147
357,293
30,373
369
1,201,182
Tex
26
2,298,896
1,154,289
6,039
8,664
3,393
3,471,281
Ut
4
323,643
126,284
28,549
478,476
Vt.
3
117,149
68,174
296
1,328
186,947
Va.*
11
988,493
438,887
19,721
9,918
1,457,019
22-1393 Fremont, Oh.
Wash
9
837,135
568,334
58,906
1,102
623
566
4,181
1,470,847
31-1881 Cleveland, Oh.
W. Va.
6
484,964
277,435
762,399
30-1888 Albany. N. Y
Wis
11
989,430
810,174
47,525
998
506
663
3,594
1,852,890
37-1908 Princeton. N.J.
Wy
3
100,464
44,358
748
145,570
33-1901 Indianapolis. Ind.
Total
13-1901 Canton, Oh.
U.S.
520
17
47,165,234
29,168,110
1,101,052
53,814
97,256
25,595
123,015
77,734,195
58-1919 Oyster Bay, N.Y.
57-1930 Arlington Nat Cem'y
56-1924 Washington Cathedral
15-1923 Marion, Oh
*One elector in Virginia for John Hospers and Theodora Nathan.
72-1933 Plymouth Vt.
**Dr. Benjamin Spock. People's Party: Cal. 55.167. Col. 2.403, Ida. 903. Ind. 4,544. Ky. 1,118. Mass. 101, Minn. 2,805. N. J.
74-1954 West Branch. Ia.
5.355. Wash. 2.644. Wis. 2.701. Total 77.741. In Vermont. under label of Liberty Party. 1,010. John Mahalchik, America
2-1945 Hyde Park. N.Y.
First New Jersey 1,743 Earle H. Munn. Prohibition: Ala. 8,551. Cal. 50. Col. 467. Del. 238, Kan. 4,188. Total 13,494 John
4-1972 independence, Mo.
Hospers. Libertarian: Cal. 980, Col. 1.111. Mass 43. Wash. 1.537. Total 3.671 Gabriel Green, Universal Party: Cal. 21. la.
Abilene Kan
199. Total 220. Seattered: Conn. 777. Fla. 7,407 Ga. 1.456. III. 2.229. la. 32. Me. 229. Minn. 962, Neb. 817, N. H 142, Oh.
71963 Arlington Nat'l Cern'y.
460, Ore. 2,289. Pa. 2.715. S C. 17. Tenn 369. Tex 3.393 Vt. 318. Wis. 893. Total 25.136.
*-1973 Stonewall. Tex.
*Due to a confused ballot. thousands of Arizonians mistakenly voted-for two candidates.
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APPENDIX 1
BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIAL: REPRESENTATIVE GERALD R. FORD, FIFTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
Birth; Known to his friends as "Jerry," Congressman Ford was
born July 14, 1913, at Omaha, Nebraska, but spent his childhood in
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Congressional service: In November, 1972, he was re-elected to his
thirteenth consecutive term as a Member of Congress, having served
since January 3, 1949.
Chosen Minority Leader of the House of Representatives at the
opening of the 89th Congress January 4, 1965. He served as a mem-
ber of the Republican Leadership in Congress since January, 1963;
was chairman of the Republican Conference of the House during the
SSth Congress (1963-64) and has been a member of the House Repub-
lican Policy Committee for over nine years.
During his first term, was named to the House Public Works Com-
mittee. In 1951, was assigned to the Appropriations Committee where
he served on the Army Civil Functions Subcommittee and the Emer-
gency Agency Subcommittee. During the 83rd and 84th Congresses,
was a member of the Subcommittees on Foreign Operations and the
Department of Defense and was on the Army Panel, serving as Panel
chairman in the 83rd Congress. During the 85th Congress, was ap-
pointed to the Select Committee on Astronautics and Space Explora-
tion. Remained a member of both the Defense and Foreign Operations
Subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee throughout
the 85th, 86th 87th and 88th Congresses. Was senior Republican on the
Defense Subcommittee before becoming Minority Leader.
Has maintained an attendance record of over 90% throughout his
24-year tenure.
Education: Was graduated from the former South High School in
Grand Rapids. Later earned a B.A. degree in 1935 from the Univer-
sity of Michigan where he was a member of Michigamua, top senior
honor. Received his law degree from Yale University Law School in
1941. Admitted to the Michigan State Bar (1941) and has been ad-
mitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
In 1965, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by
Michigan State University and Albíon, Aquinas and Spring Arbor
Colleges; in 1968 by Buena Vista and Grove City Colleges; in 1972
by Belmont Abbey (N.C.) College; and in 1973 by Aquinas College
and Western Michigan University. Received a Doctor of Public Ad-
ministration degree from American International College in 1968.
Sports: Won all-city and all-state football honors in Grand Rapids
during high school. While earning three varsity letters, was a member
of the University of Michigan's undefeated national championship
teams of 1932 and 1933, and was named Michigan's most valuable
player in 1934, playing center.
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FORD
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GERALD
On New Year's Day, 1935, participated in the Shrine East-West
posed of Kent and Ottawa Counties. Due to reapportionment, which
Crippled Children's benefit classic in San Francisco. That August,
became effective with the 1964 election (for the following term),
played in the All-Star game against the Bears in Chicago. While a
Ottawa was replaced by Ionia County. Another reapportionment
Yale law student, was assistant varsity football coach.
slightly altered the district beginning with the 1972 election.
In 1959, was selected by "Sports Illustrated" to receive its Silver
In the 1972 election, Ford received the highest vote total of any
Anniversary All-American Award as one of the 25 football players
candidate in the area comprising the Fifth Congressional District.
in the preceding quarter century who had contributed most to their
fellow citizens.
5TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS
In 1972, was awarded the National Football Foundation's gold medal
Ford
Winning
for close association with the game.
Ford
Opponents
majority
percentage
Military service: In 1942, entered the U.S. Navy, serving 47 months
on active duty during World War П. Participated in 3rd and 5th
Dection year:
1948 (Kent/Ottawa)
74,191
43,422
27,219
60.5
Fleet. carrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Monterey
1950
72,165
36,303
27,932
66.7
1352
109,807
55,910
54,660
66.2
(CVL-26) for two years. Following shore duty with the Naval Avia-
1954
81,702
47,453
34,249
63.3
tion Training Program, was released to inactive duty with rank of
1956
120,349
58,899
61,450
67.1
1358
88,157
50,203
37,954
63.7
Lieutenant Commander in January, 1946.
1959
131,461
65,233
66,228
66.8
1962
109,746
54,044
55,702
67.0
Post WW-II Civilian Life. Returning to Grand Rapids, resumed
1964 (Kent/lonia)
101,810
64,488
37,322
61.2
law practice. Received the Grand Rapids Jay Cees Distinguished Serv-
1966
92,794
42,700
50,094
68.5
1968
105,085
62,219
42,866
62.8
ice Award in 1948 for work in various community projects. The follow-
1970
88,208
55,337
32,871
61.4
1972
131,174
81,573
49,601
61.7
ing year was named one of "America's Ten Outstanding Young Men"
by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, receiving its Distinguished
Service Award.
Family: On October 15, 1948, married Elizabeth Bloomer of Grand
Rapids. The Fords have four children: Michael Gerald (born
March 15, 1950) ; John Gardner (March 16, 1952) ; Steven Meigs
(May 19, 1956) ; and Susan Elizabeth (July 6, 1957).
Congressman Ford is a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Grand
Rapids. He maintains active membership in the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars and AMVETS and is a 33rd Degree Mason.
Further Honors: In November, 1963, was named by President Lyn-
don Johnson to the Warren Commission. Author. (with John R. Stiles)
of the book, "Portrait of the Assassin" (1965).
Served as permanent chairman of the 1968 and 1972 Republican
National Conventions. Since becoming Minority House Leader, has
delivered some 200 speeches annually throughout the country.
Visited The People's Republic of China in late June and early July
1972 on behalf of the President.
Lauded as a "Congressman's Congressman" by the American Politi-
cal Science Association when it conferred on him its Distinguished
Congressional Service Award in 1961. Was presented the George
Washington Award by the American Good Government Society in
May 1966.
Chosen by the American Academy of Achievement to receive the
Golden Plate Award as one of fifty "giants of accomplishment," pre-
sented during the Academy's 10th annual Salute to Excellence in
June, 1971.
Selected to receive the AMVETS Silver Helmet Award, that
group's highest recognition of Congressional service, at ceremonies in
GRALD
FORD
Washington in April, 1971.
Elections: In the 1948 primary, Gerald Ford defeated the incum-
bent and went on to win his first term that November as Representative
of Michigan's Fifth Congressional District. The district was then com-
H. Rept. 605, 93-1-8
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[1976]
AS the 1976 primary race
C is for Caucus. What about t)
Jros are wondering what
the ones without primaries? TI
ened-four or eight years ago
delegates by means of the cauci
will happen this year. The
its origins in the colonial town
ajor parties have changed all
For example, the first stat
tain traditions, and changed the
system this year was Iowa. Or
Jn.
met on th
eld to allow
level to C
presidential
States holding primaries in 1976
to send t
Number of
ect national
convention
tions. A
tes-or both.
Date
delegates
be held
ne Democratic
State
of primary.
Dem.
Reb
represe
tion in New
delegate
1 the Republican
New Hampshire
Feb. 24
17
21
district
ation in Kansas
Massachusetts
March 2
104
43
througl
Vermont
March 2
12
18
then pick a
Florida
delegate
March 9
81
63
1 as their party's
Illinois
the two
March 16
169
101
resident.
North Carolina
March 23
61
84
One
venty-nine states
New York
April 6
274
154
at the tn
et of Columbia
Wisconsin
April 6
68
45
this sum
primaries.
Pennsylvania
April 27
178
103
chosen b
ty Contests. There
Texas
May 1
130
100
D is foi
fprimaries. One
Alabama
May 4
35
37
e primary in
District of Col.
May 4
17
14
lect the person
Georgia
80
48
nominated for
Indiana
75
64
st states these
Tennessee
May May May May May May May May 4 4 6
48
43
S binding on
Nebraska
11
23
25
West Virginia
11
33
28
legates.
Maryland
18
53
43
at and
Michigan
18
133
84
rats only),
Arkansas
25
26
27
T advisory.
Idaho
May 25
16
21
y has been
Kentucky
May 25
46
37
auty
Nevada
May 25
11
18
ressive
Oregon
May 25
34
30
contest"
Montana
June 1
17
20
r off with
Rhoda Island
June 1
22
19
to a
South Dakota
June 1
17
20
California
June 8
280
167
cy is the
New Jersey
June 8
108
67
mary.
Ohio
June 8
152
97
l and
nt to
Needed to Nominate:
1,508
1,130
national
GERALD FORD
gates may be committed to
development in this
me may or may not appear
year's primary race has
gates can run as
been the recent
campaign fina
'ary, traditionally the
law. For to
3 combination of