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Preparation of a Ballot Title and
Summary
Overview
The ballot title and summary are arguably the most
important part of an initiative in terms of voter education. Most
voters never read more than the title and summary of the text of
initiative proposals. Therefore, it is of critical importance that
titles and summaries be concise, accurate and impartial. ...
In all states, the summary, whether drafted by
proponents, the attorney general, secretary of state, or another
state agency, is a concise statement of the main points of the
proposed measure. Proposed initiative summaries in all states are
required to be impartial and non-argumentative. ...
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