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

Document your election experience and share your best photos with us! Send you photos to info@CT.KidGovernor.org or tag us on social media using @CTKidGovernor and the hashtag #CTKGvotes2026 by November 10, 2026 at 5:00pm. The best photo will be featured as our Facebook cover photo in the days leading up to the announcement of the next Kid Governor!

PLEASE NOTE: It will be assumed that ALL students appearing in submitted photos have the necessary permissions to appear in photographs and online media platforms. By entering the photo contest, you grant CTDC the right to use and modify your image(s) for publicizing and promoting the Kid Governor® program or CTDC in all forms of media and for any educational or community purposes.

Check out our past winners!