To further assist 6th-12th graders participating in the Secretary of States essay and slogan contests, Secretary Adams has extended the entry deadline through December 31 through 5 pm.
The statewide essay contest is open to students in grades 9 – 12, while the statewide slogan contest is for grades 6 – 8. The Secretary of State will award prizes and recognize winners in a public ceremony.
The essay contests question presented is, “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 limits essays to 1,000 words.
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.
