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.

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.