All's Fair in Love, War, and High School by Janette Rallison

After doing poorly on the SAT exam, Samantha thinks her only hope of getting into college is to win the student elections.

The Misfits by James Howe

Four outsiders form a third political party for the student elections in order to stand up for all the kids who have ever been called names.

My Perfect Life by Dyan Sheldon

Ella does not want to run for class president, but her friend Lola enters her in the race to challenge mean girl  Carla.