Ballots Collection

Ballot Box for Members of the Misericordia (engraving)
3625610 Ballot Box for Members of the Misericordia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballot Box for Members of the Misericordia)

A Thrilling Incident During Voting, Philadelphia, c. 1863 (litho)
AKM203519 A Thrilling Incident During Voting, Philadelphia, c.1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at

Taborites selecting a pastor, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619643 Taborites selecting a pastor, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Womens Suffrage in the USA: Women Voting in the Wyoming Territory after Winning That
PNP383870 Womens Suffrage in the USA: Women Voting in the Wyoming Territory after Winning That Right in 1869 (colour engraving) by American School

Election night, 1981 Local Council Elections, 6th May 1981

Politics, Elections, Count
Politics, UK, Election, Close up of hands during the count in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

Voting by secret ballot
A parliamentary election, voting by secret ballot was only introduced in Britain in 1872 with Gladstones Ballot Act removing the possible intimidation of open voting

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The Presidential Election in America, Folding Ballots: a Scene in a New York Politicians House

The Athenaeum Club on ballot day
The busy drawing room of the Athenaeum Club, on Pall Mall, central London, on a ballot day. The ballots were held on monday afternoons between February and July

Folding Ballots in a New York Politicians House, 1872
Engraving showing a drawing room in a New York politicians house with a group of young ladies helping to fold ballot papers for the 1872 Presidential election

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"Ballots: A Glimpse into the Power of Democracy" From the historic Misericordia ballot box to the thrilling incident during voting in Philadelphia, they have played a pivotal role in shaping our society. As seen in the engraving depicting members casting their votes, these small pieces of paper hold immense power. The Taborites selecting a pastor showcases how even religious communities utilized ballots to make important decisions. The History of Protestantism illustrates that democracy extends beyond politics and permeates various aspects of our lives. One cannot discuss ballots without acknowledging the hard-fought battle for women's suffrage in the USA. The image capturing women voting after winning their rights in Wyoming Territory is a testament to progress and equality. Politics, elections, and counting go hand-in-hand with ballots. From significant referendums like the UK European Communities Membership Referendum (1975) to local council elections on an exciting election night (1981), each vote shapes our collective future. The Coventry North West By-elections remind us that sometimes tragedy necessitates democratic processes. Following Maurice Edelman's passing, voters exercised their right to choose new leadership through these by-elections. Throughout history, they have been instrumental in determining our path forward as individuals and nations alike. They symbolize not only political participation but also hope for change and progress. So next time you cast your vote or witness others doing so, remember that behind every ballot lies countless stories of struggle, triumph, and determination—a reminder that democracy remains alive and thriving.