How you can be part of an election

Hold a mock election
A mock election is just like a real election, but the votes don’t actually count. Still, it’s a great way to practice for the real thing as you weigh your decision, cast your vote, and see how everything ends up in the final tally. You could involve just your class, or the whole school. You can even get involved with a national mock election on the Web!

For more on mock elections, see these websites:
Youth Leadership Initiative
http://youthleadership.net

National Student/Parent Mock Election
http://www.nationalmockelection.org

Campaign
You’ve chosen a candidate, or you’re passionate about an issue…but you can’t vote. So? Nobody said you can’t campaign! Go ahead and get your voice out there and be heard.

Start a blog about voting or politics, or hop onto an online message board. Write a letter to your local newspaper or pen a column for your school paper. Focus on the issues or the candidates that most interest you, and back up your opinions with reasons.

Print up flyers, or make buttons, bumper stickers, or tee-shirts. Let people know that you care, and what it is you care about. You’ll be a voter soon, and in the meantime, you’re taking part by speaking out. By adding your voice to the ongoing political debate, you will make a difference, even if you can’t vote yet.




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