iCivics Election Headquarters
The best way to strengthen our democracy is to teach it.
By discussing the election, the processes surrounding it, and the role of the people, we have the opportunity to build young people’s confidence in our country.
With our free election-focused games and nonpartisan teaching resources specific to high school, middle school, and elementary students, you can help young people understand the power of their voice and vote, learn about state, local, and federal election processes, and become informed and engaged participants.
Featured Local Election Resources
Not sure where to start? Here are our favorite free election-related teaching resources.
Students Power Elections
Students have a lot of power to influence elections! This unique Young Voter Guide created by students for students, gives them them the ideas, knowledge, and skills to get started.
Evaluating Political Claims with Photos
Photos can be a powerful political resource. In this lesson, students learn how evaluating photos on social media can help them conserve their attention.
Voting Matters Activity
iCivics Election Games
Put your students into action as they prepare for election day or run for president themselves.
Civic Digital Literacy
Help students identify trustworthy information online with videos and lesson plans on navigating misinformation, disinformation, and AI-generated content.
Civic Digital Literacy is a collection of resources—developed in partnership with experts at the Digital Inquiry Group—focused exclusively on digital literacy as it relates to our democracy. These classroom-ready resources can be woven into your curriculum where you need them.
Election Videos
Engage high school, middle school, and elementary learners with short, compelling videos that introduce a topic, start a discussion, or create a launchpad for research.
The Spectrum of State Election Laws
Our Voices
The Poll Picture
Election Infographics
Provide visually appealing, graphically concise, substantive overviews of key concepts using iCivics infographics.
The Spectrum of State Election Laws
Campaign Cash
Rank Your Choice
WebQuests
Help students connect civics concepts outside of the classroom with these WebQuests, which guide them through pre-selected online resources to learn more.
Who Represents Me?
Do you know who represents you in the federal, state and local government? Do you know how to get in touch with them?
Reapportionment & Redistricting
Do you know how many representatives your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives or how the number is determined?
Voting by Mail
What does it mean to vote by mail? Let students see what a mail-in ballot process is like, and discover the advantages and disadvantages of all-mail elections.
Elections, Voting & Government Curriculum Units
Looking to dig deeper? These standards-aligned units offer a comprehensive study. Introduce students to the electoral processes or teach about the importance of local elections by exploring what state and local governments do.
Elections and Voting
Introduce students to the electoral processes of the United States and guide them to a deeper understanding of concepts and processes across the political spectrum through simulations, presentations, vocabulary-building activities, and a mock election.
State and Local Governments
Teach students about the importance of local elections by exploring what state and local governments do. Students will look closely at the state government structure and functions, lawmaking process, and discover local governments including county, municipal and tribal.
Election Resources For Elementary
It isn’t too early to get young learners engaging with elections! When students see their role in helping shape our country, they believe in its future. These resources are accessible, relevant, and meaningful for younger learners.
What Makes a Good Leader?
Every community needs leaders. But how do we choose them, and what makes someone a good leader?
How Can Groups Make Decisions?
Charged with the task of choosing how to plan an activity for the entire class, students will vote, tally, and recount votes.
Differences, Disagreements, and Democracy
Differences and disagreements are expected in a democracy. Teach kids about civil discourse and compromise through song!
Our Voices
Teach kids what voting is and the importance of their vote using this music video about a class election.