Mock Mayoral Election

Along with the excitement of a new academic year came the educational opportunity of a Mayoral Primary Election. Mr. Heller’s American Government class staged a mock election so students could experience the voting process. Each student was given a sample ballot and was asked to select a candidate (with a black, ballpoint pen). If they haven’t been following local campaigns they could choose at random. They were then asked to write down four issues that are important to them and research their candidate to see if that person aligned with their concerns. Some surprising revelations were made as a result!