Meet The New Governor… Kid Governor That Is

Hey we have another new governor here in Connecticut a fifth grader, Ella Briggs.

Avon student selected to be next CT Kid Governor
WFSB
By Caitlin Nuclo, Kaitlyn Naples
November 21, 2018

AVON, CT (WFSB) -- It was a tight race, but the results are in for the next Connecticut Kid Governor.
There were 6,400 fifth graders around the state who cast their ballots to elect their next leader.
On Wednesday, the mood inside the Ana Grace Magnet School in Avon was electric and emotional, as they waited for results, from the Secretary of the State.
The fifth graders chose Ella Briggs, who ran on a platform of LGBTQ safety and acceptance.
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That message resonated with voters.

Do you believe that… the fifth graders voted for a LGBTQ safety platform.

According to the article it was a very close race between all the candidates, one candidate ran on a platform to end poverty, another candidate ran on a platform to limit electronic use, and the others ran on platforms including; recycling, food for all, foster care, and children’s literacy. All of which are very important issues of the day, the students did great!

WTNH reported that "6,300 5th graders across the state are registered to vote for Kid Governor." and that,

This program is much more than a contest that promotes civic engagement and participation.

"It's actually an election for a student to serve a year of leadership and advocacy," Brian added.

Our newly-elected Kid Governor will serve for one year. Their office is even located in the old state house where historic Connecticut governors once sat. He or she will travel the state when the school schedule allows for it and promote their platform

The Kid Governor website said this about him…

Candidate’s Name: Ella BriggsCandidate’s Community Issue: LGBTQ Youth SafetyCandidate’s School: CREC Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary Magnet School, Avon

Here is the campaign video…