Sacramento County elections team brings nonpartisan civic education program to campus
Cordova High School students took part in a hands-on civic learning experience Monday, April 27, as Sacramento County Registration and Elections brought its High School Mock Election program to campus.
Held in the Cordova High School Library, the event gave students a direct look at the voting process through a nonpartisan voter education program designed to build awareness of how elections work. While the experience was closely aligned with government courses, all social science students were invited to participate.
The Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Outreach Team opened the program with a brief presentation explaining how elections function in Sacramento County. Students then moved through a simulated election experience designed to mirror real-world voting procedures.
Participants reviewed a fictionalized ballot and Student Voter Information Guide, learned how to complete a ballot correctly, signed and sealed a vote-by-mail envelope, and cast their votes in an official-style ballot box. Elections staff were available throughout the process to answer questions and guide students through each step.
After voting, students received “I Voted” stickers and had the opportunity to choose from a variety of items provided by the outreach team. All student votes were kept confidential as part of the educational experience.
Students ages 16 and older also had the opportunity to preregister to vote with support from the League of Women Voters, helping eligible students take an early step toward future civic participation.
The High School Mock Election program is conducted before each regularly scheduled election to help students build awareness and understanding of the democratic process, regardless of age or voting eligibility.
“Students get a lot out of this experience,” Assistant Principal Dr. Carrie Jackson said. “It helps them feel more comfortable with how voting works, and our teachers do their best to keep students involved and engaged in civic life whenever they can.”
The event gave students a firsthand look at civic participation while reinforcing the importance of informed and active citizenship.
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