But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

What's it like to be a Kid Governor?

March 20, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In the United States, voters in each state elect a governor every two or four year terms. The governor is the top official in the state government. But did you know five U.S. states also elect a Kid Governor? It’s a part of a civics education program that helps kids learn about democracy while focusing on a community issue that’s important to them. But Why recently hosted Vermont’s Kid Governor and cabinet for a kid press conference and in this episode, we’ll listen in on that event. Plus we’ll hear from kid governors in Connecticut and Nebraska about what they hope to accomplish in their terms.   Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

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