Welcome to the Official Website of
Connecticut’s Kid Governor®

The Polls Are Closed!

The 2026 Statewide Election (November 2-10) is over and the polls are now closed. Who will be Connecticut’s 2027 Kid Governor? Tune in for our LIVE announcement next week!

Introducing the
2026 Statewide Election Candidates!

Connecticut 5th graders voted to determine who will serve as Connecticut’s next Kid Governor! Before we announce who they elected, learn about the candidates and watch their campaign videos.

Learn about the Candidates and their platforms!
Election information

Official Announcement of the
2026 Statewide Election Candidates!

Watch the announcement of the
2026 Statewide Election Candidates!

#CTKGVotes2026 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to this year’s Photo Contest winner: Mr. Tim DeMarco’s 5th-grade class at Governor William Pitkin Elementary School in East Hartford! Check out the class’s winning photo showing the students with their Voting Kit materials and election signs.

Thank you to the many enthusiastic classes who submitted photos!

Check out our past winners!