(Photo and graphic courtesy of State of Oregon)
Rosie Lanenga was sworn in as Oregon’s 2025 Kid Governor in a special ceremony hosted by Secretary of State Tobias Read at the Oregon State Capitol earlier this morning.
Rosie was elected by fifth graders from across the state and will focus on her platform of climate change. Rosie attends Riverdale Grade School in Portland. To address her vision, Rosie outlined a 3-point plan of action: ACT.
Act in your home.
Class meetings.
Taking time to share your knowledge.
She will share her journey on her blog at Oregon Kid Governor website: or.kidgovernor.org. Rosie’s campaign video can be viewed here.
The other six finalists and cabinet members were also be recognized at the ceremony. Their names, schools and platforms are:
- Desmond, Bullying, Springville Elementary School in Portland.
- Jordyn, Raising Awareness Against Discrimination and Racism, John Wetten Elementary in Gladstone.
- Ryker, Helping Families in Poverty, Bonny Slope Elementary in Beaverton.
- Saanvi, Reducing Homelessness and Providing Basic Amenities to the Unhoused, Paul L. Patterson Elementary School in Hillsboro.
- Syon, Preventing Mental Illness, Jacob Wismer Elementary School in Portland.
- Teegan, Inclusion in Team Sports Helps Traumatized Children, Rosland Elementary School in LaPine.
