State and Local Elections Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to invite students to research and answer key questions about two candidates in an upcoming state or local election of their choice. Designed for middle school students, this template offers a great jumping off point for fostering civic engagement in today's youth.

In this simple and inviting worksheet, learners are asked to identify a local or state election and record some basic information about the race. Then they will choose two candidates in that election to research, using the graphic organizer to document the candidates' biographical information, experience, and issue stances, along with the sources they used to collect their information.

To learn more about candidates in upcoming elections, try the Presidential Election Graphic Organizer!