Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2012.001.076 |
Object Name |
Button, Campaign |
Collection |
Bill Cohen Collection |
Title |
I already voted for Ted |
Date |
2010 |
Description |
The top of the button is red with white letters, "I already" followed by a white background with blue letters "voted for / Ted" with a blue star and red ribbons on the right. |
Dimensions |
H-1.75 W-2.75 inches |
Material |
Metal/Paper/Plastic |
Notes |
Democrats who took advantage of a new law allowing anyone to vote early by mail wore this button proclaiming they had voted. They used the tactic to support the reelection campaign of governor Ted Strickland, however he lost the election. |
Inscription Location |
Back Center and bottom |
Inscription Text |
"UNION MADE / PROMOTIONAL / ITEM / TIGEREYE DESIGN / 800-844-3739 / USWA 3210" In a half circle on the bottom is "www.tigereyedesign.com" On the bottom edge of the button is written, "15371 2006 Tigereye Design 800-844-3739" |
Provenance |
Bill Cohen, a long-time Ohio Statehouse News Bureau reporter, donated a collection of political memorabilia and ephemera to the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board in 2012. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board took over the care of the Statehouse and its collections in 1988. |
People |
Strickland, Ted, 1941- |
Search Terms |
Star |
Subjects |
Elections Political campaigns Political candidates |