The following are the candidates for the office of
2024 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
THE POLLS ARE NOW CLOSED!
The following 5th graders were the final candidates in the 2023 Statewide Election for the office of 2024 Connecticut’s Kid Governor. The candidates were nominated by the 5th graders in their schools and completed the necessary paperwork qualifying them to run for office.
Each candidate created a campaign video (below) outlining why they want to be Connecticut’s Kid Governor; their leadership qualities; a community issue important to them and why; and a three-point plan outlining ways for Connecticut 5th graders to make a difference around that issue.
Fifth-grade students in registered classes watched these videos carefully and used the Analyzing Campaign Videos worksheet to study the candidates’ platforms and inform their vote during the Statewide Election, November 6-14, 2023.
The winner of the election will be announced the week of Thanksgiving.
Resources for the Statewide Election are linked at the bottom of this page. All candidate videos are Closed Captioned in English and Spanish thanks to the help of our volunteers.
Watch the Announcement of the
2023 Statewide Election Candidates!
Candidate’s Name: Alexa
Candidate’s Community Issue: Mental and Physical Well-Being
Candidate’s Name: Clare
Candidate’s Community Issue: Hobbies that Bring Happiness
Candidate’s Name: Cristiano
Candidate’s Community Issue: Physical Activity
Candidate’s Name: Dahna
Candidate’s Community Issue: Littering
Candidate’s Name: Ella
Candidate’s Community Issue: Bullying
Candidate’s Name: Max
Candidate’s Community Issue: Internet Safety
Candidate’s Name: Paula
Candidate’s Community Issue: Diversity and Inclusion
Class Resources for Voting in the Statewide Election
Analyzing Campaign Videos and Speeches – Students will use this worksheet when analyzing the above campaign videos (one per video) to guide their assessments of the candidates’ platforms. Click HERE to download the PDF version of the worksheet.
Analyzing Campaign Videos & Speeches (Spanish Version) – Students will use this worksheet when analyzing the above campaign videos (one per video) to guide their assessments of the candidates’ platforms. Click HERE to download the PDF version of the worksheet.
Connecticut’s Kid Governor Statewide Election Ballot – This is the ballot to be used by students to cast their votes for the 2023 Connecticut’s Kid Governor. Click HERE to download the PDF version of the ballot.
Media Kit for Schools Voting in the 2023 CTKG Statewide Election – This Media Kit will assist you in promoting the Connecticut’s Kid Governor Statewide Election experience with local media. Click HERE to download.