2025-2026 Timeline

  • September 24, 2025: N&V: Parent-guardian permission packet should be sent home with students.
  • September 29, 2025: N&V: Recommended start for in-class Toolkit lessons. Signed permission form should be returned to teacher by this date.
  • October 23, 2025: N&V: Teachers must submit their nominee’s video, entry forms, and media release forms to NH Civics by 5:00 pm. (must be received by this date and time).
  • October 27, 2025: V-O: Recommended start for in-class Toolkit lessons
  • October 31, 2025: Statewide Election candidates announced and voting information posted at NH.KidGovernor.org.
  • November 3-12, 2025: Statewide election! (Note: NH Civics offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.)
  • November 17-21, 2025: Announcement of the elected 2026 New Hampshire’s Kid Governor. (date TBA).
  • January 27, 2026 (tentative): Inauguration Day at the New Hampshire State House in Concord. The 2026 Kid Governor, Executive Council, their families, and their home classes are invited to attend the inauguration in person. Participating classes can watch live online.