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

Shónta Browdy

Yahaira Escribano

Video - ROLE OF THE HARTFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION - JULY 2021

Ever wonder what the Hartford Board of Education does? Hartford Votes~Hartford Vota Coalition member, Kristen Clark, Andrea Comer and Hartford Board of Education Chair, Ayesha Clarke can give you an inside glimpse.

If you have any questions for them, just email us at: hartfordvota@gmail.com #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

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.