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Kids Voting New Hampshire not only generates excitement in both the classroom and voting booth, it is a great volunteer opportunity for current and former employees who want to become more connected with schools, teachers and government leaders. It truly is a win for all involved in the process—especially in a state like New Hampshire that is so steeped in political tradition.
| Michael Hickey
Former President
Verizon New Hampshire
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Kids Voting activities include reporting the voting results from various polling places where the program is active. In addition, Kids Voting programs may sponsor candidate events for local or statewide elections. These include meet the candidate events and debates.
Kids Voting students regularly attend New Hampshire Political Library candidate events, including
Politics & Eggs at the Bedford Village Inn and
Conversation with the Candidate, a unique partnership with WMUR and Citizens Bank Foundation. As part of the studio audience with opportunities to ask candidates questions, students participate first-hand in enabling the New Hampshire voter to become more familiar with a presidential candidate’s views and positions on the issues of the day.
Kids Voting Annual Dinners have featured nationally known speakers, such as Al Hunt, the Washington editor of the Wall Street Journal.