Announcing the 2020 Connecticut’s Kid Governor: Myra Stanfield!

On Thursday, November 21, 2019, Myra Stanfield of Eric G. Norfeldt Elementary School in West Hartford was announced as the 2020 Connecticut’s Kid Governor. Myra was elected by the fifth graders of Connecticut based on her platform of preventing animal abuse. Myra’s term as Kid Governor will begin in January, beginning with her inauguration at Connecticut’s Old State House in Hartford.

Learn more about Kid Governor-elect Myra and her platform here.


Watch Myra’s Announcement Video

Fox 61’s Rachel Lutzker and Deputy Secretary of the State Scott Bates announced the election of Myra Stanfield as the 2020 Connecticut’s Kid Governor.


Meet 2020 CTKG-elect Myra & 2019 CTKG Ella

Join the Connecticut’s Kid Governor team at Connecticut’s Old State House in Hartford as we introduce 2020 CTKG-elect Myra Stanfield and say farewell to 2019 CTKG Ella Briggs! These two Kid Governors will be meeting with constituents in the Governor’s Office at the Old State House during Celebrate Connecticut’s Old State House. This event is free and open to the public.

Be a part of this memorable evening by RSVPing here.