The New Hampshire’s Kid Executive Council consists of the Kid Governor and the final candidates from the Statewide Election who counsel and advise the Kid Governor through his or her term. The Council meets periodically throughout the Kid Governor’s term in office. The Council uses these meetings to discuss how they can support the Kid Governor’s campaign initiatives in their own communities and raise awareness for the Kid Governor’s platform across the state.
Meet the Council
Ben Vachon
School: Beaver Meadow School
Town: Concord
Community Issue: Food Waste
Beaver Meadow School student Ben Vachon was one of three candidates in the very first New Hampshire’s Kid Governor election! He campaigned on the platform of reducing food waste and suggested ways to compost, recycle, and share food at school. Ben lives in Concord with his mom and dad.
Watch Ben’s campaign video here.
Evelyn Ellis-Haines
School: Canterbury Elementary School
Town: Canterbury
Community Issue: Poverty
Canterbury Elementary School student Evelyn Ellis-Haines was born in Concord, New Hampshire on April 8, 2008. She has lived many places, currently residing in Belmont with her mom and Concord with her dad. Aside from her Elementary school studies, Evelyn studies dance, violin, German and kempo. With the support of her classmates and teachers, she collected over 700 items in a clothing drive at her school, which she donated to help families facing homelessness in the winter.
Watch Evelyn’s campaign video here.