Southington fifth grader to serve as 2024 Connecticut’s Kid Governor

Connecticut has a new kid governor.

Emily Knapton

Nov 21, 2023, 5:46 PM

Updated 387 days ago

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Connecticut has a new kid governor.
It's Cristiano Almeida of Southington where he attends Oshana Elementary School.
Fifth graders across the state elected him. He ran on a platform of the increasing physical activity in kids
Cristiano will serve a one-year term and takes his oath in January at Connecticut's Old State House.