| "The Election" | |
| Season 3, Episode 20 #67 overall in Series | |
| Original air date | March 21, 1977 |
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The Election |
| Written by | B.W. Sandefur |
| Directed by | Victor French |
| Episode Chronology | |
| Previous episode: "The Music Box" |
Next episode: "Gold Country (Part 1)" |
A three-way race for class president ensues, with Nellie and Mary battling the slow-witted Elmer Dobkins for the honor. Plenty of shenanigans ensue: Elmer's nomination was just a joke, while Mary and Nellie each host parties to try to win votes. After some school boys play a cruel joke on Elmer, Miss Beadle soon puts a stop to the whole idea of class officers, until Laura pleads with the teacher that many lessons have been learned.
In the end, Willie winds up casting the deciding vote, for Elmer! When questioned by his sister, he says it's because Nellie is always picking on him and Elmer won't let her.
Cast[]
- Michael Landon: Charles Ingalls
- Karen Grassle: Caroline Ingalls
- Melissa Sue Anderson: Mary Ingalls
- Melissa Gilbert: Laura Ingalls
- Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush: Carrie Ingalls
- Barney: Jack
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