Lacey Michael
Elmore Autauga News
The year 2026 brings another election, and Autauga County Probate is doing its part in educating the younger generation on the election process. The Autauga County Probate is offering the Election Education program to Autauga County students to learn all the ins and outs of the election process.
“We are excited to offer the voter education program to Autauga County students,” stated Autauga County Probate Judge and Chief Election Officer Kimberly Kervin.
The Election Education Program helps classes educate younger generations on the election process. These classes are offered from kindergarten to the third grade. The classes are offered to all Autauga County schools, including home-schooled children.
The classes that participate will have the chance to be a part of a mock election where students will have their chance to cast their vote. Some examples for the topics of voting are playful and fun choices, such as “What is your favorite ice cream flavor?” or “What is your favorite football team?”
The Election Education Program will visit the classes of the participating students and prepare the students for their very first election and vote. Kervin stated that the children are excited to see whose vote wins the race.
They will earn the knowledge of the election process and learn the importance of having a voice and casting their own educated vote where their opinion matters. The class is wrapped up with allowing students to submit their vote right into the official election ballot machine.
According to the Autauga County Probate website, Autauga County currently has more than 44,000 registered voters. With these election education classes, the hope is that they will lessen the anxiety of new and first-time voters. In turn, with confident and educated voters, numbers will grow as this young generation is set up for success to let their voice be heard and to be productive and participating citizens of Autauga County.
“You are never too young to learn about the importance of voting,” said Kervin.
