Thinking about running for student elections can be scary and
nerve-racking because other people are vying for the same
position. You're wondering, "Why should people vote for me? What
would I do if I win? How do I get my name on the ballot?" Take a
deep breath. With a little planning, you can be on your way to
winning your election. Why should I run? First: decide why you
want to run. Before you do anything else, you need to decide why
you want to run. The best reason: you want to help other
students. For example, if you run for student council, you
should realize that your main job would be to help improve
things in your school. If you run for president of a club, and
you win, organize and plan to help your club meet its goals.
Where do I start?Advice from middle-school students who've been
there. After you've decided why you're running, find out how
your school's elections work. Ask a teacher or your principal
what you have to do to run, and find out the deadlines. Most
schools require nominations. This me