The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office has announced the 2022 essay and slogan contest, with entries being accepted now.
According to a news release, the essay contest is for students in grades 9 through 12, and the slogan contest is for students grades 6 through 8 across the state. The winners will receive prizes and be honored in a public ceremony.
The essay question posed to high schoolers is, “What can Kentucky do to recruit more poll workers?” Students should limit their essays to 1,000 words. The slogan contest invites middle school students to suggest a slogan to promote poll worker recruitment.
Secretary Michael Adams says, “To open the polls, we need poll workers. My twin challenges as Secretary of State are to ensure smooth elections and to enhance civic knowledge and participation, and this contest supports both missions.”