October 19, 2018 - SACRAMENTO - 477 schools cast 55,084 ballots in California’s Student Mock Election.

Last week, California students participating in the statewide Mock Election “voted” for Governor, United States Senator and eleven statewide measures that will be on the November 6, 2018 General Election ballot. The Secretary of State’s office provided schools with mock election ballots, voter information guides, and posters to promote voting.

“Our Student Mock Election is preparing young Californians across the state to become active voters,” Secretary of State Alex Padilla said. “Even though most students will not be old enough to cast a ballot this November, they can still gain valuable experience researching candidates and discussing ballot propositions with their peers and teachers. The student mock election is a fun, hands-on way to help young people familiarize themselves with the democratic process. The Secretary of State’s office has been proud to work with educators and elections officials across the state to prepare the next generation of Californians to become regular participants in our democracy.”

Results from the Student Mock Election:

* On July 18, 2018, Proposition 9 was removed from the ballot by order of the California Supreme Court.
Source: CA. SOS