Raimondo Launches Fifth 'Governor For A Day' Contest

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- For the fifth year in a row, Governor Gina Raimondo is asking the state's young girls: what would do you as governor for the day?

"You can’t be what you can’t see. Despite our progress, too many young girls grow up without seeing themselves represented in their government," Raimondo wrote in a release. "It’s important to me that young girls know their ideas — and their futures — are limitless."

The contest runs through March 15 and is open to girls in grades five through eight.

To enter, applicants must answer the question "what would you do if you were Rhode Island's governor for the day?" in a 400 word essay or one-to-two minute video.

With their entry, students should also submit the following information:

• Name
• Age
• School
• Grade
• Home Address
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Teacher’s Contact Information
• Parent or Guardian Name(s)
• Parent or Guardian Phone Number

Essays or videos can be submitted by email to communications@governor.ri.gov, with "2019 GFAD" in the subject line. Videos must be submitted as an email attachment, and must be no longer than two minutes and no larger than 14 MB. No Google Drive or other sharing services will be accepted. The govenor's office will confirm submission within 24 hours of receiving the email.

Students can also submit their essay via mail to:

“Governor for a Day” Essay Contest
c/o Governor’s Communications Office
82 Smith Street, Room 110
Providence, RI 02903

A worksheet is available for teachers who want to use the contest as part of their curriculum.