HEar what the candidates have to say

Hartford Board of Education Candidate Interviews

Before casting your ballot on election day, learn more about the candidates' plans to improve education for our children.

All candidates were invited to interview.

Bryan Callender

Tyrone Walker

Shontá Browdy

Yahaira Escribano

Learn More about the HArtford board of education

Hartford Board of Education Chair, Ayesha Clarke, sheds light on the role of the

Board of Education in an interview with Hartford Votes~Vota Coalition member,

Kristen Clark, and Andrea Comer.

Have you Met CT's Newly elected "KID" Governor?

Meet 5th Grader Reese Naughton, who was elected Connecticut Kid Governor November 20th and will serve a full year. Learn about her platform.

Connecticut Kid Governor is an award-winning statewide civics program created by the Connecticut Democracy Center. Read more here. And meet the other candidates and their platforms in the 2020 Election.

Youth Joy of Voting Video Contest by Everyday democracy

FayeVotes - What Voting Means

This video was submitted by Faye Reed.

Yes to Voting

This video was submitted by Kyra Caldwell and Hartford Next.

civic engagement, with Andrew SommerS 12/3/20

Many voters have been energized by voter engagement leading up to the Presidential Election in November, But now that the election is over, what ways can you continue to connect with your community to make a difference? Author of ENGAGED: A Citizen's Perspective on the Future of Civic Life shares some ideas in this interview with Valeriano Ramos, at Everyday Democracy,

The Electoral College event 10/29/20

This online informational event and panel discussion was held on October 29th. The video showcased in the event is shared with permission from the Bill of Rights Institute. The event was hosted by Everyday Democracy, the CT Civic Ambassadors and Hartford Votes~Vota Coalition, with funding from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. You may also find coverage of this event at the Connecticut Network CT-N or Hartford Public Access Channel. Thank you for all who participated.