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YLI 2012 National Mock Election Coming Soon!

YLI's 2012 National Mock Election will be open for voting October 22-November 1. All registered YLI teachers will have the opportunity to engage their students by allowing them to take part in this important national election. This is the largest secure, student-only, online mock election in the nation, using electronic ballots tailored to each student's home legislative district.

This year's National Mock Election features:

  • Supporting lesson plans on topics such as presidential candidate comparisons, primaries and caucuses, the foundations of American government, political ideology, the American electoral process, state-specific candidate comparisons, and much more.
  • FREE online teacher resources include downloadable posters, decorations and stickers to generate election excitement in your school.
  • Customize your ballot! The default ballot includes races for the presidency, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Governor. Make your mock election meaningful for your students by adding local or school races.
  • Flexible voting period. Voting can occur anytime during the stated periods. Results for the mock elections are available online following the conclusion of the period.

    Educators already registered with YLI need only to log in at www.youthleadership.net and click the Mock Election link from the Welcome page. The Getting Started tab will have all of the resources necessary to make voting in the 2012 National Mock Election a success. Not registered yet? Sign up with YLI for free to have access to the National Mock Election, lesson plans, online resources, and more.

    YLI hopes the 2012 National Mock Election will increase student interest in the election and engage students in American democracy. Have questions? Call toll-free 1.866.514.8389 or email ylihelp@virginia.edu for more information.

     
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