Guidelines for a school-wide simulated election on the state, county, or local level to be conducted by high school social studies or political science classes are provided. The objective is to prepare students for observation of and participation in a real political campaign in the community. Details for the election, establishing political parties, nominations, the campaign, assemblies, party committees, election day activities, and coordinating the program are outlined. Students decide how many and which offices will appear on the ballot and create selection, platform, publicity, campaign, and registration committees within each party. An optional finance committee establishes campaign "fees" and monitors campaign spending. Appendices include a sample registration form, petition for office, political party platform, and press release. (KC)