Welcome to the Official Website of
Connecticut’s Kid Governor®
Registration is open for
Connecticut’s Kid Governor® 2026-27!
Give your 5th graders a voice and a vote in November’s Statewide Election for our 2026 Kid Governor! Click the button below to register your class for this free civic education program.
Kid Governor’s Library Circuit
Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and members of her Cabinet will visit five libraries this September for the 2026 Kid Governor’s Library Circuit! They will speak with fellow students and community members about their platforms, how kids can get involved, their terms in office, and how 5th graders can participate in the Kid Governor program. Don’t miss your chance to meet these student leaders in person!
Educators: Register for Kid Governor® Introductory Webinar
Join us for an exciting introduction to Kid Governor®, the free and award-winning civic education program that empowers 5th graders to change the world. We’ll explore our classroom resources, the nomination and election process, and proven ways to spark student engagement. You’ll leave with everything you need to launch Kid Governor® in your school this fall.
Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet
Visit the Capitol
Kid Governor Tessa and her Cabinet visited the Capitol on April 29 for an exciting day of meetings with state officials and to see our state government in action!
The student leaders were recognized in the House of Representatives and Senate; they met with their respective legislators to share their platforms; and they had private meetings with Governor Lamont, Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz, and Secretary of the State Thomas.
Meet the 2026 Kid Governor & Cabinet!
The Kid Governor’s Cabinet is led by 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and includes the six finalists from the 2025 Statewide Election. The Cabinet meets monthly to advise Kid Governor Tessa, discuss how they can support her campaign platform in their own communities, and collaborate as they advance their own three-point platforms.