Election Day at BCM
Cast your vote and see democracy in action as kids decide which animal candidate wins BCM’s mock election!
Meet the candidates, cast your ballot, make campaign buttons, and celebrate when the winner is announced.
Voting goes through Election Day (Tuesday, November 3).
Program Schedule
Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25
- Town Hall & Storytime: 10:30–11:00 am and 2:45–3:15 pm
- Voting: 11:00 am–2:45 pm and 3:15–4:50 pm
Thursday, October 29
- Town Hall & Storytime: 2:30–4:00 pm
- Voting: 2:30–4:45 pm
- Campaign Poster Design Workshop with Rich Tu: 3:00–3:30 pm and 4:00–4:30 pm
Friday, October 30
- Town Hall & Storytime: 2:30–4:00 pm
- Voting: 2:30–4:45 pm
Storytime Books
Explore voting, making your voice heard, and deciding together during our Town Hall & Storytime sessions. Featured books include:
- Everyone Gets a Say by Jill Twiss
- Leo’s First Vote by Christina Soontornvat
- Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamara
Meet the Candidates
Who gets your vote? Meet the three animal candidates in BCM’s mock election and decide which one you’d choose to lead!
Great Horned Owl
Independent and adaptable, Great Horned Owl thrives everywhere from forests to big cities. This nighttime hunter helps keep rodent populations in check and brings a sharp eye to environmental issues.
Surf Scoter
Small but mighty, Surf Scoter takes on crashing waves with courage and determination. This social seabird cares about the community and raises concerns about rising seas and climate change.
Gray Fox
Resourceful and ready for change, Gray Fox finds creative ways around challenges—even climbing trees to escape danger! This adaptable candidate isn’t afraid to speak up and work toward a solution.