It is for the kids….well, it is for MY kid!

My son, Austin is 10 years old and is in the Gifted in Talented program in Leander ISD. (LISD calls it QUEST). He has decided to do his big project on the LISD ethical principal of civic duty, or voting. With the local and national campaigns heating up he will have lots of information to choose from. But he needs some help. He needs to interview any candidate that is looking to be an elected official. It could be a Williamson or Travis county race, a Presidential campaign, a judge, US Congressman, Texas House or Senate member. He is looking for campaign buttons, bumper stickers, newsletters, photos and most importantly face to face contact.

His questions are simple: how does the election process work from an insider’s point of view, what is the Electoral College, how do candidates raise money, and anything else that a 10 year old can dream up.

While he doesn’t vote (yet) he is very interested in how the process works and how he, as an elementary student, can help any campaign succeed.

Now, I know what you are thinking….and I haven’t pointed him in any direction. I won’t even tell him who I am voting for.

So, if you have any contacts, please let me know. If you would rather email him directly I will give out his email address privately. He is a smart kid and I know you will enjoy chatting with him.

It is for the Children of Texas!

Misty B.