# Demo Election Definition

VxAdmin has a demo election definition built in to provide election administrators an election that is more practice and demonstration friendly.  Use the demo election to:

* practice various Election Manager functions
* provide poll workers with a training election
* provide voters an opportunity to try the equipment before Election Day.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note: the demo election should not be configured after a live election has been configured.  If using this election for poll worker or voter training be sure to create [Smartcards](/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/programming-cards.md), save the [Ballot Package](/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/save-ballot-package.md), and print [Ballots](/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/ballots.md) before configuring a live election.
{% endhint %}

To configure VxAdmin with the demo election, select *`Load Demo Election Definition`* from the Configure VxAdmin screen.

<figure><img src="/files/uMdhYpO14XPQUmwQqlBc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Load Demo Election Definition</p></figcaption></figure>

From the Ballots tab, you can view the contests and candidates on the demo election. Follow all other VxSuite procedures to use this election for practice and demonstration purposes.

<figure><img src="/files/f2bkPQj18ueID1PiNSwx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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