Students can participate in mock election

OLYMPIA — Students will be participating in statewide mock election starting this month.

The mock election runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5 is open to all K-12 students, who will cast votes on races and measures.

“I’m inviting educators throughout the state to use the student mock election and help encourage lifelong participation in our democracy,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said Tuesday, Oct. 1. “This opportunity is great preparation for young Washingtonians to become aware and involved as soon as they’re eligible.”

Ballots, vote tabulation sheets, posters and voter pamphlets are available for...