The following are the candidates for the office of
2025 Connecticut’s Kid Governor
THE POLLS ARE CLOSED!
The following 5th graders were the final candidates in the 2024 Statewide Election for the office of 2025 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 4-12, 2024.
The winner of the election will be announced the week of November 18-22.
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
2024 Statewide Election Candidates!
Candidate’s Name: Dawson
Candidate’s Community Issue: Endangered Animals
Candidate’s Name: Dominic
Candidate’s Community Issue: School Safety
Candidate’s Name: Keudy
Candidate’s Community Issue: School Safety
Candidate’s Name: Khloe
Candidate’s Community Issue: Healthy Eating
Candidate’s Name: Nava
Candidate’s Community Issue: Littering
Candidate’s Name: Ryan
Candidate’s Community Issue: Mental Health
Candidate’s Name: Warona
Candidate’s Community Issue: Self-Confidence
Watch the Student Choice, Student Voice: Virtual Election Rally
with Ms. Zaebst!
Join Ms. Zaebst, Connecticut’s Kid Governor® State Coordinator, for a live Virtual Election Rally. Meet the seven candidates, watch their campaign videos, and take a few minutes to reflect on each candidate’s platform. This rally will prepare 5th graders to cast their votes to elect the Connecticut’s next Kid Governor!
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. *Note: Classes receiving a free Voting Kit will find printed copies of this rubric in their Kits!
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 2024 Connecticut’s Kid Governor. Click HERE to download the PDF version of the ballot. *Note: Classes receiving a free Voting Kit will find printed copies of the ballot in their Kits!
Advice for 5th Graders Voting in the Statewide Election (videos) – Kid Governors and Cabinet Members give their advice to 5th graders getting ready to cast their votes in the Statewide Election for Connecticut’s next Kid Governor! Click HERE to watch.
Media Kit for Schools Voting in the 2024 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.