FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 31, 2024

Registration is Open for the 2024 California Student Mock Election!

Sacramento, Calif. – To encourage students to become active voters when they turn 18, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Ph.D., and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond invite high school and middle school students, teachers, and principals to participate in the 2024 California Student Mock Election, which will take place on October 8, 2024, just before the November 5, 2024, General Election.

“Young people have the potential to be a powerful force in elections,” Secretary Weber said. “The Student Mock Election provides students with a pathway to civic engagement by tapping into the excitement of the campaign season. As students learn about the candidates and issues, they discover how government and politics affect every part of their lives. They gain firsthand knowledge of how citizens make their voices heard in our democracy and experience the power of their votes when they are joined by thousands of California students participating in the Student Mock Election this year.”

Registration and other important details for the Student Mock Election are available on the Secretary of State’s webpage at sos.ca.gov/elections/studentmockelection. The Secretary of State’s office will provide registered schools with all the materials needed to conduct the Mock Election.  

For questions regarding the Student Mock Election, contact the Student Mock Election team at MyVote@sos.ca.gov or 916-651-3070.