The 2020 Connecticut Student Mock Election, a nonpartisan, educational program designed to encourage youth to become active voters once they are old enough to vote, is underway.  59 high schools will cast their ballot during the virtual mock election which is being held by the state Department of Education.  Bethel, Brookfield and Newtown signed up by Friday's deadline.  Commissioner Miguel Cardona says this provides districts with a civics lesson that goes above and beyond the textbook. Students who are interested in participating will each receive a unique PIN which will allow them to cast their ballot.