The new Kid Governor of Connecticut for 2023 was announced today at Monroe Elementary School in Monroe.

Ellie Mendez was declared the winner along with her cabinet, including Aaron, Jacob, Liliana, Maxence, Scarlet & Shaan.

Ellie was announced the winner during an assembly on Tuesday at Monroe Elementary School in Monroe.

"This was a big election year, and I can see why Ellie’s platform of addressing anxiety and depression resonated with constituents. I know she will do a great job as CT Kid Governor, especially with a great cabinet in place including Aaron, Jacob, Liliana, Maxence, Scarlet & Shaan," Gov. Ned Lamont wrote in a tweet.

The award-winning civics program is designed to give fifth graders a firsthand look at state government, voting and civic participation through a real election for their state's Kid Governor.