She’s only in fifth grade but has big plans for the state of Connecticut. The Connecticut Democracy Center recently named North Haven fifth-grader Theresa “Tessa” Hallinan as the new 2026 Connecticut ...

NORTH HAVEN — Theresa “Tessa” Hallinan, a fifth grader at Green Acres Elementary School, grinned as she wiped away her tears of joy at the news she would be Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor. Hallinan ...

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut has a new kid governor! On Thursday, fifth grader Theresa “Tessa” Hallinan was announced as the winner of this year’s statewide kid governor election. She was ...

Connecticut’s youngest voters are keeping a close eye on one more crucial race this election season -- the quest for 2026 kid governor. “It is really an honor to be a kid governor,” 2025 Connecticut ...

On Thursday, fifth grader Theresa “Tessa” Hallinan was announced as the winner of this year's statewide kid governor election. She was surprised with the news at a school-wide assembly at her school, ...