"As the members of each generation live up to their responsibilities as voters, they learn just what it means to be a government of the people, by the people, and for the people."

George H. Bush, former President

"As we look to the 21st century, the country will be entering a new era with a new generation of leadership. I encourage you all to be active participants in the National Student/Parent Mock Election."

Bill Clinton, former President

"The National Student/Parent Mock Elections are undoubtedly the most innovative and successful enterprise in history for involving our young people in the American political process."

Frank Fahrenkopf Jr, former
Chairman Republican National Committee

"The National Student/Parent Mock Election seeks to turn around the apathy that leaves America with one of the lowest voter turnouts of any country in the world."

Paul Kirk, former
Chairman Democratic National Committee

    
"The Johnson County, Kansas, Election Office is pleased to support the Student Parent Mock Election Program...Our joint efforts will result in a generation of high voter turnout on Election Day!"

Connie J. Schmidt, Election Commissioner

"The enthusiastic response from students, parents, educators, governmental officials, and community members each year validates this dynamic voter education program."

Pat Taylor, Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Education

"There is no more important duty in a democracy than to build an informed electorate, and I am pleased to offer my support wholeheartedly for this program."

Governor Roy Barnes, Georgia

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"Colorado's citizens are appreciative of the time and effort your group has given to educate students and their parents about the duties of citizenship and to inspire them to exercise their right to vote."

Governor Bill Owens, Colorado

"The Mock Election is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our democracy by building an informed electorate through registration drives, policy forums, and mock debates and elections."

former Governor John Engler, Michigan

"This administration is strongly committed to the issues surrounding the advancement of young people in their education and contribution to the electoral process. I commend you and your colleagues at the NSPME for your hard work in connection with this program."

Governor Thomas Visilack, Iowa

"The National Student/Parent Mock Election's] work with voter education and civic participation builds citizenship skills among children K-12 and reaches millions of students and parents throughout the U.S., its territories, and bases abroad."

Governor Jeb Bush, Florida

"Your hard work and dedication to the leadership of state and local officials are one to be commended. The message you are sending out is a very important one. The right to vote is something citizens do not need to take lightly. The right to vote is a privilege that decides each state's future."

Governor Don Sundquist, Tennessee

"The National Student/Parent Mock Election is an invaluable asset to teaching young people the principles of democracy. This organization affords students a chance to vote in national elections, encouraging our youth to learn about government and take a stand for candidates and issues they believe in. I commend the Student Parent/Mock Election for honoring our democracy's historic commitment to cultivating good citizenship and bringing up our next generation of active and civic-minded voters..."

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-California)

"Millions of young Americans have discovered the power of the vote firsthand through the Mock Election. They are getting informed and involved. Democracy is coming alive for them, and they are sharing their deeper understanding and enthusiasm at home. The Mock Election shows the next generation of citizens that they do have a voice and can make a difference..."

Governor Bill Richardson (D-New Mexico)

"It (The Mock Election) will help us build a stronger nation for the future, and it will be an experience that none of the participants will ever forget..."

US Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Massachusetts)

"This civic education program (the Mock Election) strengthens the values and freedoms we embrace as a Nation..."

US Congressman Pedro Pierluisi (D-Puerto Rico)

"Student mock elections are an important way to get young people involved in the democratic procedure. These elections raise awareness of the issues among our students and help them appreciate that they, too, have a stake in the public debate. I encourage every school across Washington State and the United States to participate in this important civic activity..."

US Senator Patty Murray (D-Washington)

"The National Student Parent Mock Election offers a wonderful introduction for young people to voting and civic participation in our democracy. I sincerely hope that all Maine schools participate in this worthwhile project..."

US Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine)

"As educators, you know how important it is to get early involvement in the civic process. It sets a pattern that will strengthen as students move into adulthood and have the opportunity to fully contribute in that process..."

US Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)

"The National Student/Parent Mock Election is not only the 'largest voter education project ever' (Time), but also the largest violence prevention project ever..."

US Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah)

"One of the most successful organized programs working to change this picture (voter turnout) is the Instituto de Formacion Democratica and the National Student/Parent Mock Election, which garnered a total of more than 50 million votes by students, parents, and teachers in the last two decades..."

Governor Luis Fortuno (R-Puerto Rico)

"... The National Student/Parent Mock Election played an important role in fostering greater participation across the country. Their approaches might usefully be studied and their techniques duplicated in other nations around the world."

International Foundation for Election Systems

The NSPME is "... in a unique position to help foster creative and effective government around the world."

Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government