The Youth and Government Program kicks off with Caucus A, where participants will get an overview of the program, meet the Youth Governor, and learn about Bill writing and running for an elected office. Caucuses B and C include education on a topic and elections for leadership positions. All Caucuses are held online, with delegations encouraged to gather at their location to participate together.
Every Caucus will follow this format:
| 5:30 pm | Login Process |
| 6:00 pm |
WELCOME
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| 6:15 pm | NEW in the 2026 Program |
| 6:30 pm |
ELECTION PROCESS See the Officer Distribution chart for elections to be held during Caucuses B & C
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| 7:45 pm |
DISCUSSION TOPICS
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| 7:55 pm | Questions |
| 8:00 pm | Adjournment |
Caucuses B and C Officer Distribution
Officer elections for each Caucus are listed below:
| Caucus B - October 15, 2026 | Caucus C - October 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2 Candidates for Youth Governor |
2 Candidates for Youth Governor |
|
President of the Senate * |
Speaker of the House* |
|
President Pro Tempore* |
Speaker Pro Tempore* |
|
Clerk of the House |
Secretary of the Senate |
|
Journal Clerk of the House |
Asst. Secretary of the Senate |
|
Sgts at Arms of the Senate |
Sgt at Arms of the House |
|
House Chair Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry |
House Chair Health and Human Services |
|
House Chair Appropriations and Financial Affairs |
House Chair Innovation, Development and Economic Advancement |
|
House Chair Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
House Chair State and Local Government |
|
House Chair Education and Cultural Services |
House Chair Transportation and Technology |
|
House Chair for Natural Resources |
|
|
Clerk of the Supreme Court |
2 Supreme Court Advocates |
* These offices are elected during Youth and Government Weekend for the following year.
