Middle school contest offers chance to serve as Colorado governor for a day

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Gov. Jared Polis is inviting Colorado middle schoolers to be "Governor for a Day."

The governor's office announced a new contest for seventh and eighth graders in the state to join Gov. Polis at the State Capitol. Officials say the contest will allow one student with a passion for the state and state government the chance to see how the government works first-hand.

The contest is now open and submissions will be accepted through September 7. The winner will be announced on September 14, and will join Gov. Polis in Denver.

Students who are interested must submit a video between 30 seconds and two minutes long explaining why they want to be the governor, and fill out a form.

More information on the contest is available on the governor's website.

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