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Loudon officials propose pilot 'Kids Vote' program with elementary school participation
Summary
Town election officials asked the selectmen to allow a low-cost pilot that would let Loudon students cast mock ballots on a local issue to teach the voting process and to encourage voter turnout among families.
Loudon election officials told the Board of Selectmen they want to pilot a "Kids Vote" program that would let students at Loudon Elementary School cast mock ballots on a local question to learn the voting process and help increase turnout among adults.
Janice Moore, assistant moderator, said the program is intended as an educational opportunity that varies by grade — for example younger students might pick a playground color while older students could vote on a school or town naming question. "Kids vote is an educational opportunity for the kids to be part of the America's…
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