Governor and Other Offices
Because the hundreds of students at any given Boys/Girls State represent the top talent of that age year, winning a high office at the event can be an important distinguishing achievement for college admissions. The office of Governor is particularly highly contested. In some states, such as Florida, the process for selecting the Governor lasts nearly the duration of the event, with elections at the party-level, town-level, county-level, and ultimately state-level. Governors often represent their states at Boys/Girls Nation. In the year following the event, Boys/Girls State Governors are often invited to speak at American Legion local, state, and national conventions.
While each state differs, other highly-contested offices may include Lt. Governor and Secretary of State. The Governor also often appoints a cabinet. Students with particular career ambitions may want to be appointed to a cabinet position that reflects their long-term interests. Many students win an office of some type, whether it is on the town-level (such as mayor), county level (such as sheriff), or state-level (such as delegate to the State House of Representatives).
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