We are proud to announce the seven candidates for the office of 2021 New Hampshire’s Kid Governor! The statewide election took place between November 2nd and November 10th, 2020.
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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 he or she wanted to be New Hampshire’s Kid Governor; what leadership qualities he/she has; what community issue is important to him or her and why; and a three-point plan outlining ways for New Hampshire fifth graders to make a difference around that issue.
Candidate’s Name: Marek
Candidate’s Community Issue: Climate Change
Candidate’s Name: Olivia
Candidate’s Community Issue: Equity
Candidate’s Name: Charlie
Candidate’s Community Issue: Childhood Depression
Candidate’s Name: Brie
Candidate’s Community Issue: Youth Sports Are Too Expensive
Candidate’s Name: Matthew
Candidate’s Community Issue: Hunger
Candidate’s Name: Shayla
Candidate’s Community Issue: People Aren’t Being Careful With Trash
Candidate’s Name: Grace
Candidate’s Community Issue: Helping the Homeless