Young voters participated in a Kids Vote initiative during local Trunk or Treat celebrations. A total of 485 young voters, all 17 or under, made their voices heard in the election. The candidates in the election were Candy and Toys, with Toys emerging as the winner.
What we know
- School Board Member-Elect Serena Owen and her family launched the Kids Vote initiative a few years ago to encourage civic engagement among children.
- The results of the election showed that Toys won with 250 votes, just 15 votes more than Candy.
- Erlanger Councilwoman Renee Wilson and Larry Owen, a retired educator, also participated in the event and shared their thoughts on the importance of civic education.
- The Owen family thanked parents, guardians, event organizers, and volunteers for making the Kids Vote experience possible.
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