AUBURN — Auburn Middle School held a mock election Monday in which students voted for president and congressional representatives, and cast ballots on six referendum questions.

For the office of president, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton won 194-171 against Republican contender Donald Trump.

Democrat Emily Cain beat Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, 204-199 for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Cain is challenging incumbent Poliquin.

On the issues, students voted:

Question 1 (legalize marijuana): No

Question 2 (raise taxes for education): Yes

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Question 3 (gun control): Yes

Question 4 (increase minimum wage): Yes

Question 5 (ranked-choice voting): Yes

Question 6 (transportation bond): Yes

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