Student mock election runs Oct. 27-Oct. 31

As Washington voters fill out and return their general election ballots, thousands of students in grades K-12 soon will get a taste of what voting is like by taking part in the annual Washington State Mock Election.

October 28, 2014 5:35 pm

As Washington voters fill out and return their general election ballots, thousands of students in grades K-12 soon will get a taste of what voting is like by taking part in the annual Washington State Mock Election.

Now in its 10th year, the mock election is a way for students to experience voting for real candidates and measures. Sponsored by the Office of Secretary of State, the mock election is a nonpartisan, educational program that teaches kids to be informed voters. The mock election is free and open to all Washington K-12 students, whether they attend private, public or tribal school or are homeschooled. Voting takes place online, starting Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. and ending Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. Students can vote by going to the mock clection website at: www.vote.wa.gov/MockElection.