Register Now for 2012 MGTV Mock Election

The Michigan Center for Civic Education is proud to be partnering with Michigan Government Television (MGTV) for the 2012 MGTV Mock Election Project. This is a great way to engage young people in the November elections, and it’s free. Nothing gets kids more interested in voting than letting them vote.

Two years have flown by and election time is just around the corner. Planning is underway for the 2012 MGTV (Michigan Government Television) Mock Election. The project engages students in voting online for the President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan Supreme Court and state ballot proposals (it is optional to vote in some, all or none of the Michigan races).

• Register today to have your students vote in the onlinemock election in late October. Registration is required to participate,but there is no obligation if your plans change in the fall.

• See an example of the on-line ballot. After voting is completed, a final acknowledgment page will appear that students can printas proof they voted. Results for Michigan will be reported in the nationalraces to the National Student/Parent Mock Election, of which MGTV is thestate coordinator.

Voting in the Mock Election can easily be incorporated into election lesson plans and teachers will have access to MGTV’s election programming and curriculum materials online. DVD copies of programs are also available on request. Election resources (developed by Leland Public Schools) are available here. All of MGTV’s materials are free of charge when used for educational purposes. If you have questions call MGTV at 517-373-4250 or email mgtv@mgtv.org.

]]>