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Civics Essay Contest

The Civics Essay Contest is a writing contest for Tennessee students with the intent is to encourage students to be actively engaged citizens now and in the future. Tennessee students in public, private and home schools in grades PreK to 12 are encouraged to participate in our Civics Essay Contest.

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The contest, along with the Student Mock Election, is part of the office’s civic engagement program.

The Civics Essay Contest started in 2016 with students writing about voting. Subsequent essay themes have included citizenship, leadership and civic duty. Winners receive a TNStars 529 College Savings Program scholarship.

 

Previous Years Winners

2020 Civics Essay Contest

2018 Civics Essay Contest

2017 Civics Essay Contest

2016 Civics Essay Contest

 

 

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Secretary of State Tre Hargett

Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees. He also serves on 16 boards and commissions, on two of which he is the presiding member. The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government.

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The Tennessee Secretary of State has oversight of the Department of State. The Secretary of State is one of three Constitutional Officers elected by the General Assembly, in joint session. The Secretary of State is elected to a four-year term. The constitution mandates that it is the secretary's duty to keep a register of the official acts and proceedings of the governor, and, when required, to "lay same, all papers, minutes and vouchers relative thereto, before the General Assembly."

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