You can participate in the statewide Maine Student Mock Election by conducting a mock election in your school or classroom.

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Please submit your registration via the above link by the end of day on October 24, 2025. The contact person designated on the form will receive all materials via email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to participate?

No, there is no cost to schools to participate.

Why should schools participate?

Participating in the Student Mock Election is an ideal opportunity to incorporate Maine Learning Results units regarding civics and government into the classroom. The mock election can be utilized to teach students about many of the areas outlined in MLR including constitutional principles and the democratic foundations of national, state, and local systems and institutions. Students will learn how to exercise the rights and responsibilities of participation in civic life and to analyze and evaluate public policies. This understanding instills insight into political power, how it is distributed and expressed, the types and purposes of governments, and their relationships with the governed.

When is Mock Election Day ?

Mock Election Day will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. 

Will the mock election ballot utilize ranked choice voting?

While the ballot will allow students to vote using ranked choice voting, only first-round votes will be reported to the state (mirroring the process for state elections conducted by RCV, in which only first-round votes are reported on Election Night). Our system for statewide student voting is not designed for tabulating ranked choice votes. Unfortunately, an RCV simulation is not available for students at this time, though you could conduct one locally.

If you would like to review ranked choice voting further with your students, please visit our RCV frequently asked questions page. You will find an animated video explaining the process, sample ballots and a fact sheet that you may be able to use in your classroom. The rules for conducting a ranked-choice tabulation are also available on that page, if you wish to conduct your own RCV tabulating experience for students.