The E-town Mock Election is a general election simulation run by the teachers and students of the E-town High School's Government and Economics courses to experience firsthand the work and strategy that goes into running a political campaign. The simulation is run every two (2) years and touches on national, state, and local races directly affecting the Elizabethtown area and students themselves. Subjects in the simulation included campaign management and planning, campaign finance, public opinion and polling, image and political advertisements/ads, debate preparations, political rallies, and understanding major issues important to the voting public (aka the E-town student body). The simulation culminates with a series of campaign debates for the high school student body, a "Rock the Vote" rally on Election Day morning, and an Electoral College-style / popular vote with student homerooms getting the final say through their ballots. We hope that all E-town High School students (not just our Gov / Econ students) come out of the simulation with a greater appreciation for American citizenship and a desire to get involved in civics at the local, state, and national levels, especially during an election year.
Scenes from past Mock Election campaigns from 2010 - present:
Check out many of the past ads associated with our Mock Election program here at E-town High School. All the ads are created, produced, directed, and staring our own students (and sometimes teachers...) Feel free to watch and enjoy, by clicking here
(I) = Incumbent candidate
(I) = Incumbent candidate
(I) = Incumbent candidate