"Every day I talk with girls and young women, and I'm constantly inspired by how civically engaged and motivated they are. There's never been a more important time to make sure young women know that their ideas--and their futures--are limitless. I can't wait to read the amazing essays and meet our 2018 Governor for a Day,” said Raimondo.
Interested in Applying
Interested applicants should apply by March 16, 2018, and answer the question in 400 words or fewer.
Students should submit the following information along with their essay:
Name
Age
School
Grade
Home Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Teacher's Contact Information
Parent or Guardian Name(s)
Applicants may email their essays as an attachment to [email protected]. Google documents will not be accepted.
Or they may mail their essays to:
"Governor for a Day" Essay Contest
c/o Governor's Communications Office
82 Smith Street, Room 110
Providence, RI 02903
The winner will be announced at the end of March, and will be "sworn in" as Rhode Island's Governor for a Day in April.
She will meet with Governor Raimondo and other female elected officials.
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When it comes to voting, do you consider yourself to be affiliated with the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, Moderate, or Unaffiliated with a major party?
Next year, in November of 2018, there will be a statewide general election for Governor and many other state offices. How likely is it that you will vote in this election?
Will you definitely be voting, will you probably be voting, are you 50-50...
Recently, a proposal has been made to permit the issuance of $81 million in bonds by the State to build a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox. If there was an election today on this issue, would you vote to approve or reject issuing $81 million in financing supported moral obligation bonds to build the stadium?
The next question is about the total income of YOUR HOUSEHOLD for the PAST 12 MONTHS. Please include your income PLUS the income of all members living in your household (including cohabiting partners and armed forces members living at home).
What particular ethnic group or nationality - such as English, French, Italian, Irish, Latino, Jewish, African American, and so forth - do you consider yourself a part of or feel closest to?