City Clerk's Office

The City of Madison Clerk’s Office is hosting a mock election for children to learn about the voting process firsthand through a reading themed election.
 
The youth election will be held on Wednesday, July 20, at the Madison Central Library from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with their Summer Carnival. All children are encouraged to come and vote on their favorite characters and animals from age relevant literature. There will also be a vote on Bucky Badger’s favorite book!   
 
Below, please find a representation of the voting categories and characters:
 
Favorite Animal Character

• Pete the Cat
• The Pigeon
• Firestar from Warriors
• Corduroy
• Elephant and Piggie
• Curious George
• Olivia
• Daniel Tiger

Favorite Human Character

• Zita the Spacegirl
• Junie B. Jones
• Harry Potter
• Greg - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
• Katniss Everdeen
• Ladybug Girl
• Hermione Granger
• Peter - A Snowy Day
• Jack/Annie - Magie Tree House

 Bucky Badger's Favorite Book

• B is for Badger
• Hello Bucky
• What it Means to be a Badger

Children will be able to create their own artistic forms of Voter ID, sign a poll book, and vote using our official election equipment. Each child who votes will receive a coveted “I Voted” sticker.
 
Please, join us for some mock election fun!