If the kids had their way, soda would remain in schools, blue would be seen everywhere, and pizza would be king but not senator …
When it comes to political candidates, even those just learning how to write in cursive have their own thoughts.
If it were up to Clearfield County kids, Lynn Swann would be the next governor of Pennsylvania with Jim Matthews as lieutenant governor. For U.S. Senate, the kids chose Bob Casey Jr.
Three schools in Clearfield County reported the results of their mock elections to the state department.
The questions on the ballot were kid-friendly, too, asking their favorite color or whether school uniforms should be mandatory. Full results are listed below.
Governor/Lieutenant Governor:
Edward G. Rendell/Catharine Baker Knoll – 226
Lynn Swann/Jim Matthews – 381
Write-in – 3
U.S. Senator:
Bob Casey Jr. – 306
Rick Santorum – 290
Write-in – 3
What is your favorite color?
Blue – 92
Red – 43
Green – 49
Pink – 67
Other – 13
What is your favorite food?
Pizza – 122
Hot dog – 30
Chicken – 42
Other – 17
Shall school be year-round?
Yes – 44
No – 345
Shall soda be taken out of school?
Yes – 82
No – 295
Shall uniforms be mandatory?
Yes – 67
No – 320