Kid Governor

Kid Governor® is an award-winning civics education program for 5th graders created by the Connecticut Democracy Center.

[Kid Governor @KidGovernor]

How does Kid Governor work?

-5th grade teachers find their state affiliate and register: https://t.co/mCD6GbMbTh
-Classes watch campaign videos & vote for the candidates they like best
-The candidate with the most votes is elected Kid Governor

https://t.co/jjMpVMrkjs

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Bring civics to life in your 5th grade classroom this fall with Kid Governor!
👉 Join our Intro to Kid Governor® Webinar
📅 Sept. 24, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM PT
✅ Free for 5th grade teachers in affiliate states
🔗 https://t.co/64y8wrqhel

[Kid Governor @KidGovernor]

Thank you to Jessica Brocksom for interning with us this summer! She was Connecticut's second Kid Governor back in 2017, and it was so special to have her bring that experience full circle as a member of our team. 👏 #CTKGJessica #KidGovernor #Intern

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10 years ago today, @ctdemocracyctr launched @KidGovernor! Since then, 103,000+ 5th graders across Connecticut, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Vermont have been empowered to change the world. Thank you to all who’ve made this possible! 🎉 #KidGovernor #civics

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📣Big news: @CTDemocracyCtr is partnering with
the Vermont Secretary of State's Office to launch
Vermont's Kid Governor for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more: https://t.co/BCIJAOperw and https://t.co/RZcMEHctGU.
#VTKidGovernor #KidGovernor #civics #civiced #5thgrade #Vermont

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📣Big news: @CTDemocracyCtr is partnering with @CivicNE to launch @NEKidGovernor for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more: https://t.co/yu2jsNvatr and https://t.co/UB8vQV2Hb5.
#NEKidGovernor #KidGovernor #civics #civiced #5thgrade #Nebraska

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Follow these students' one-year terms as they work together to advance their platforms for change within their states!
#KidGovernor #civics #leadership #teamwork #CivicLearningWeek
@CTKidGovernor @NHKidGovernor @OKKidGovernor @CTDemocracyCtr @CTOldStateHouse @OklaChildAdv

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@CTDemocracyCtr hosted the 6th @KidGovernor Leadership Summit on Saturday for @NationalCLW! The Kid Governors & Cabinet Members/Exec. Councilors from CT, NH, OK, & OR built relationships across states, found commonalities in their platforms, & learned about leadership & teamwork.

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A special thanks to our keynote speakers: Alexis Howard and Abigail Smith Judstra from @NatlGovsAssoc, Larisa Kottke from @leadershiphtfd, and @OregonSOS Tobias Read.

[Kid Governor @KidGovernor]

Today marks the 9th anniversary of @CTKidGovernor and the origin of the national @KidGovernor program!

[Connecticut's Kid Governor® @CTKidGovernor]

@ctdemocracyctr is celebrating 9 years of @CTKidGovernor! Thank you to the students, educators, & supporters whose enthusiasm & steadfast support have helped make Kid Governor a nationally renowned civic education program! #CTKidGovernor #civics #5thgrade @CTOldStateHouse

[Kid Governor @KidGovernor]

Colleagues Sally, Brian, & Ola attended an exciting @nationalclw! They also reconnected with CT's @teachcardona, Secretary of @usedgov, who gave @CTDemocracyCtr a shoutout in his opening remarks! https://t.co/yBPw7sqzy3.
#CivicLearningWeekCT @Archives @Archivesfoundation

[Kid Governor @KidGovernor]

Monday marks the start of @nationalclw! @ctdemocracyctr is offering virtual programs, themed tours of @CTOldStateHouse, a State Constitution exhibit, and civics resources. Visit https://t.co/rNpcbtyzo5 for details! #CivicLearningWeek #CivicLearningWeekCT #civiceducation @civxnow

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#TBT to 2022 Kids Convention @steppingstones! @CTKidGovernor Makhi & his 2022 Cabinet participated in a Q&A about their platforms and experiences as student leaders. Watch a recording of the session here: https://t.co/hxEpsvj6YY
#CTKGMakhi #CivicsEducation #CTKGMakhi #CTKGCabinet

[Kid Governor @KidGovernor]

@OKKidGovernor Mila visited the State Capitol in Oklahoma City this month to meet with representatives and senators and to advocate for her platform addressing youth mental health. Keep up the great work, Mila!
#KidGovernor #CivicsEducation #CivicEngagement #Oklahoma #OKKGMila

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Last week, @CTKidGovernor Ellie & Cabinet Member Scarlet spoke to the Governor's Council on Women & Girls about their platforms. Watch a recording courtesy of @CTNetworkTV: https://t.co/VSsKYWTQ0i.

#KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #Connecticut #CTKGEllie #CTKGCabinet

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@OKKidGovernor Mila is interviewing professionals to gain a better understanding students' mental health. Watch her interview with school counselor Letisha LeBlanc! https://t.co/aygeh88CJV

#KidGovernor #CivicsEducation #CivicEngagement #Oklahoma #OKKGMila

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Saturday is #EarthDay! Meet Marek, a 2021 @NHKidGovernor Executive Councilor who made a brochure about climate change and delivered it to environmentally-friendly businesses. Read Marek's brochure to learn more!

#KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #NewHampshire #NHKGExecutiveCouncil

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Congratulations to @NHKidGovernor Executive Councilor Emily, who worked with her local recycling coordinator to secure recycling bins for her school just in time for #EarthDay!

#KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #NewHampshire #NHKGExecutiveCouncil

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@CTKidGovernor Cabinet Member Scarlet encourages schools to hold #TrashWalkDays next Friday to recognize #EarthDay on Saturday! Share her "How to Organize a Trash Walk!" presentation with your students: https://t.co/mgOpZwl5gg
#KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #CTKGCabinet

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@OKKidGovernor Mila is coordinating a "Doodle Competition" in her school district. This week's theme is "Freestyle and Abstract" and a winner will be chosen Monday, April 17. Follow @OKKidGovernor for details!

#KidGovernor #CivicsEducation #CivicEngagement #Oklahoma #OKKGMila

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April is #EarthMonth, and many Kid Governors and Cabinet Members have addressed environmental issues. 2022 @CTKidGovernor Cabinet Members Elizabeth, Samantha, and Satvik shared ways to help the environment daily: https://t.co/tHjUnOC8Lm.
#KidGovernor #CivicEngagement #CTKGCabinet