diff --git a/cogs/commands/test.py b/cogs/commands/test.py
index 82e63a2..ad7233a 100644
--- a/cogs/commands/test.py
+++ b/cogs/commands/test.py
@@ -90,6 +90,23 @@ class TestCog(commands.Cog, name="Test commands."):
         )
         await cycle.voting_end_action()
 
+    @test.subcommand()
+    @is_me()
+    async def highcouncil_vote(self, interaction: nextcord.Interaction):
+        """
+        tests the voting start action
+
+        Args:
+            interaction (nextcord.Interaction): _description_
+        """
+        config: DakinyConfig = self.bot.config
+        cycle = ElectionCycle(
+            get_current_cycle(config),
+            config,
+            self.bot.get_guild(config.params.guild_id),
+        )
+        await cycle.highcouncil_election_start_action()
+
     @test.subcommand()
     @is_me()
     async def election_reminder(self, interaction: nextcord.Interaction):