Susie B. is running for student council president because she wants to help the underdogs like her hero and fellow Susie B., Susan B. Anthony. But when one of the most popular kids in fifth grade joins the race, she realizes that getting elected may be harder than she thought. In addition, Susie B. becomes disillusioned with her hero after she learns Susan B. Anthony wasn't quite the hero she thought she was. Soon, Susie B. has to make a big decision regarding her campaign and learns an important lesson in friendship.