Raimondo announces ‘Governor for a Day’ essay contest

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Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has announced the “Governor for a Day” essay contest as a way to encourage young girls to become leaders in their communities.

This Women’s History Month initiative is open to girls in fifth through eighth grade throughout the state. The winning essayist will be named “Governor for a Day,” and spend a day this spring meeting and speaking with other leaders across state government.

Interested applicants should apply by March 13 and answer this question in 400 words or less: “What would you do if you were Rhode Island’s Governor for a Day?”

Students should submit the following information along with their essay: name, age, school, grade, teacher’s contact information, home address, contact phone number, contact email address, parent or guardian name(s).

Applicants may email essays to communications@

governor.ri.gov, or they may mail their essays to Governor for a Day Essay Contest, c/o Governor’s Communications Office, 82 Smith St., Room 128, Providence, RI 02903.

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