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Little House on the Prairie S3E20 — The Election
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 3•Episode 20

The Election

8.2/10 · 394 votesMar 21, 197749 min

Ranked #10 of 21 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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As a prank to make him look foolish, the older boys of Walnut Grove school nominate the object of their practical jokes, gentle Elmer Dobkins, to run for class president against popular Mary Ingalls and wealthy Nellie Oleson. While Mary and Nellie wage their campaigns

Directed byVictor French
Written byB.W. Sandefur
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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Charles Ingalls

Karen Grassle

Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls

Melissa Sue Anderson

Melissa Sue Anderson

Mary Ingalls

Lindsay Greenbush

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

Sidney Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

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Victor French

Victor French

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B.W. Sandefur

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Episode Summary

"The Election" is episode 20 of Little House on the Prairie season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 394 votes, ranking #10 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Victor French and written by B.W. Sandefur, it aired on March 21, 1977.

Next: E21 · Gold CountryBest of Season 3