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Cabinet Member Samuel’s First Blog Post
Hi, my name is Samuel James and I’m a student at Renzulli Academy. I was a finalist in the Connecticut’s Kid Governor Statewide Election. I’m now a member of 2026 Kid Governor Tessa’s Cabinet! I ran for Kid Governor on a platform that addresses cyberbullying. I chose this platform because kids should not feel scared
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Cabinet Member Nana’s First Blog Post
I’m Nana Appau, and I go to Odyssey Community School. I am excited and honored to introduce myself as a member of 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan’s Cabinet! I am eager to make a difference in Connecticut, and in my hometown of Manchester. I hope to inspire all the 5th graders to embrace their own
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Cabinet Member Myra’s First Blog Post
My name is Myra Ruparel, and I attend Center School in Ellington. I was a final candidate in the Connecticut’s Kid Governor Statewide Election, and I am proud to now serve as a member of the 2026 Kid Governor’s Cabinet. About Me: I live with my mom, my dad, and my little brother, and I
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Cabinet Member Dylan’s First Blog Post
Hi everyone, my name is Dylan Ellis and I attend CREC Academy of International Studies Elementary School. I was a final candidate in the Connecticut’s Kid Governor Statewide Election. I’m now a member of 2026 Kid Governor Tessa’s Cabinet! I campaigned on the platform of addressing racism. I chose this issue because no student should
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Cabinet Member Alyvia’s First Blog Post
Saving Sea Animals! Hi! I’m Alyvia, and I go to Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School. I’m so excited to be a Kid Governor’s Cabinet Member with Tessa, our Kid Governor! My platform is pollution and how it hurts ocean animals. Ocean animals are important because they give us food, energy, and jobs. When we protect them,
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Cabinet Member Ajla’s First Blog Post
Hello everyone, My name is Ajla Reci and I’m in fifth grade in Mr. Setaro’s class at Charles Wright Elementary School. I was honored to be a final candidate in the election for Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor, and I am now proud to serve as a member of the Kid Governor’s Cabinet, working alongside the
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Kid Governor Tessa’s First Blog Post
Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas administering the oath of office Hi everyone, my name is Tessa and I go to Green Acres Elementary School in North Haven. I was elected as Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor by the fifth graders of Connecticut last November. Today I was sworn into office by Connecticut’s Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas.
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