Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced a statewide essay contest for students in grades 9 through 12, and a statewide slogan contest for grades 6 through 8.
According to a news release, the Secretary of State will award prizes and recognize winners in a public ceremony. The essay contest theme is presented as ‘What changes should Kentucky make to its election system, and why?’ The contest limits suggestions to those which would not require a constitutional amendment, and also limits essays to 1,000 words.
Secretary Adams says, “My first interest in politics and public affairs came at the same age as that of the young people who will participate in these contests. I hope this opportunity inspires them.”
The slogan contest will help select a slogan for Secretary Adams’ new Frederick Douglass Award program, which will promote and recognize voter registration efforts among Kentucky high school students.
All entries must be electronically submitted by December 23 at 5 p.m. or postmarked by December 23.