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A 13 Year-Old Kid Is Running for Governor of Vermont
« on: April 06, 2018, 02:01:32 pm »
Town Hall  Timothy Meads Mar 31, 2018

Ethan Sonneborn, age 13, has been running for governor of Vermont since October 2017. By all accounts, this is a very real campaign. Vermont is one of the few states with zero age restrictions on who can run for office. But, his candidacy is garnering new media attention in wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. He's now touting more gun control.

According to The Middlebury Campusnewspaper, his message is one of optimism and encouragement for young people to get engaged in politics.

    "Ethan Sonneborn, an eighth grade student at Mount Abraham Union Middle School, announced this month his campaign for a spot in Vermont’s 2018 gubernatorial race. Sonneborn, a Democrat, aims to inspire other young people to participate in politics at any level.

    “We need to engage young people in the process,” Sonneborn said in an interview."

Furthermore, it appears Sonneborn has been active in politics after he helped repeal a ban on talking during his lunch period.

More: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2018/03/31/13-yearold-kid-is-running-for-governor-touting-gun-control-n2466610