Mississippi Secretary of State and MPB partner to bring ‘Promote the Vote’ to schools

Last updated: September 24, 2019

The Mississippi Secretary of State office and Mississippi Public Broadcasting are partnering again this year to bring the non-partisan Promote the Vote program to schools.

This year’s theme is “MY vote is MY voice.”

The program includes a mock election from Oct. 1 to Oct. 25, featuring a realistic ballot for the governor’s race. MPB is hosting a contest for teachers for the “Best Mock Election Precinct.” Teachers are invited to decorate their classrooms with an election theme and post two pictures tagging MPB on Facebook or Instagram. MPB will award the most festive classroom a door prize.

This year’s Promote the Vote program will also include student art and essay contests, with submissions due Dec. 6. Winners will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at the Mississippi State Capitol in 2020.

Encourage your child’s school or classroom to participate. For more information or to register, visit www.sos.ms.gov/PTV.  Questions can be emailed to ptv@sos.ms.gov, or you can call 601-359-6344.