Tennessee Student Mock Election
The mock election is a non-partisan, educational experience that gives Tennessee students a chance to learn how elected officials are selected. All Tennessee students are welcome to participate.
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Below are the steps to participate:
Sign your school up online
Any Tennessee student in public, private and home school in grades PreK to 12 are encouraged to participate in our Student Mock Election. Students who are part of a home school can also participate.
Review our lesson plans and resources
We provide civics lessons plans that cover the following topics:
- Citizenship
- Roles of Elected Officials
- Campaigning
- The Voting Process
- State & Local Government
- The Constitution
- Colonial Government
Gather resources provided by our office
Each participating school will be provided the following resources:
- A PDF of a mock ballot that can be printed (which will be sent via email).
- "I Voted" stickers (which will be sent via mail).
- A Student Mock Election "I Voted" sign (which is available to download).
Conduct your mock election
The Secretary of State’s office will provide printable mock election ballots. However, schools may conduct their mock election in whatever manner works best for their students.
Report your school's results
Results can start to be reported when the “Early Voting” period begins on October 16, 2024, and must be submitted by October 29, 2024. Instructions for reporting will be provided to each school’s designated contact via email.