Colorado Governor Launches ‘Governor for a Day’ Competition for Students
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has announced a statewide "Governor for a Day" competition for seventh and eighth graders. The winning student will gain firsthand experience in state government. To enter, students must submit a video explaining their interest in the…
Denver, CO, August 31, 2026 — Colorado Governor Jared Polis has initiated a statewide competition designed to engage young students in state government. The program, dubbed “Governor for a Day,” is open to all seventh and eighth graders across Colorado.
The objective of the competition is to provide a unique opportunity for a student to experience the functions of state government firsthand. The student selected as the winner will spend a day gaining insight into the role and responsibilities of the Governor’s office.
Participation in the “Governor for a Day” competition requires students to submit an entry that explains their interest in the role. Specifically, students must create and submit a video detailing why they are interested in serving as Governor for a Day.
Further details regarding the submission deadline, the specific nature of the “firsthand experience” offered, and the evaluation criteria for the video submissions have not been publicly provided at this time.
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