Little House on the Prairie The Election (Season 3, Episode 20)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Little House on the Prairie

The Election (Season 3, Episode 20)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

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 ...See moreAs 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 with promises of popcorn and gum balls, Mr. Dobkins witnesses his son being teased by the older boys and, when he finds out why Elmer was nominated, angrily orders him to pull out of the election. But, when election day comes and the race seems too close to call, a cruel act and children tired of being bullied decide the outcome. Written by shepherd1138 See less

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21 cast members

Name	Known for
Michael Landon Charles Ingalls Charles Ingalls See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Karen Grassle Caroline Ingalls Caroline Ingalls See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Melissa Gilbert Laura Ingalls Laura Ingalls See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Melissa Sue Anderson Mary Ingalls Mary Ingalls See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Rachel Lindsay Greenbush Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Sidney Greenbush Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Richard Bull Nels Oleson Nels Oleson See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Katherine MacGregor Harriet Oleson Harriet Oleson See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Charlotte Stewart Eva Beadle Eva Beadle See fewer	Eraserhead (1977)
Charles Aidman Sam Dobkins Sam Dobkins See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Eric Olson Elmer Dobkins Elmer Dobkins See fewer	Enemy of the State (1998)
Mitzi Hoag Ellen Dobkins Ellen Dobkins See fewer	My Three Sons (1960)
John Herbsleb Joel Turner Joel Turner See fewer	Captains and the Kings (1976)
Dermott Downs Kenny Bagby Kenny Bagby See fewer	Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022)
Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson Nellie Oleson See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Jonathan Gilbert Willie Oleson Willie Oleson See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Leslie Landon Kate Kate See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Michael Landon Jr. Jim Jim See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Wade Alberty Steve Steve See fewer	Midnight (1988)
Cindy Moore Tall Schoolgirl in White Dress (uncredited) Tall Schoolgirl in White Dress (uncredited) See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Margaret Richey Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited) See fewer	Priest (2011)