First direct parliamentary vote held
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The first secret ballot for the Cuban national and provincial assemblies since the 1959 revolution took place Feb 24, 1993. The votes elected an unopposed slate of Communist Party loyalist. Pres Fidel Castro, in a speech hailing the vote, suggested it was time for him step down.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
Political activity, Political aspects, Cuba, Castro, Fidel
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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Maryland gov. vote challenge dismissed
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A Maryland court found insufficient evidence to overturn the 1994 gubernatorial election due to voter fraud. Republican candidate Ellen Sauerbrey lost the election by 5,993 votes to Democrat Parris Glendening. She had challenged the legitimacy of 50,000 ballots.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Cases, Elections, Ethical aspects, Maryland, Election fraud, Gubernatorial candidates, Glendening, Parris N., Sauerbrey, Ellen R.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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