I remember one where they were running against each other for class president, or some such office. It was a knock down, drag out campaign between the two cousins, but a third candidate won with a short concise speech: "Vote for me". It's probably been 45 years since I saw that, but it made an impression on me.
Two look alike candidates are just gonna split the vote anyway.
I remember all of those TV Land shows on tonite
The episode with Barney running for sherrif was
one of my favorite episodes
Can`t remember any elections ever on LHOTP tho
I remember that Patty Duke episode
Your memory of that episode is quite accurate. I believe all the old family sitcoms tended to have an episode where a kid is involved in some class prez/student council election. The one from “The Patty Duke Show,” however, is actually one of the best. Pretty funny, with the two cousins, with their differing personalities, competing with each other.