
CANDIDATE Q&As
Teach with TVW invited students from around the state to research and submit their questions for candidates in four of the 2024 Statewide races. These short interviews are the resulting Q&As for each of the candidates in the races for Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Each video can stand alone, or be viewed as a series, with discussion prompts and additional resources for easy implementation in the classroom.
GOVERNOR
Objectives:
- Understand key issues in the Gubernatorial race
- Discern the similarities and differences of the candidates’ viewpoints
Lesson Resources:
- Lesson Plan
- Secretary of State Mock Election Dashboard
Discussion Topics:
- What do you think the Governor of Washington does?
- What do you think is the most important role of the Governor?
Further Resources:
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Objectives:
- Understand the key issues in the Commissioner of the Attorney General race
- Discern the similarities and differences of the candidates’ viewpoints
Lesson Resources:
- Lesson Plan
- Secretary of State Mock Election Dashboard
Discussion Topics:
- What do you think the Attorney General of Washington does?
- What do you think is the most important role of the Attorney General?
Further Resources:
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS
Objectives:
- Understand the key issues in the Commissioner of Public Lands race
- Discern the similarities and differences of the candidates’ viewpoints
Lesson Resources:
- Lesson Plan
- Secretary of State Mock Election Dashboard
Discussion Topics:
- What issues are most important to you in the Commissioner of Public Lands race?
- How do the candidates’ viewpoints differ from one another?
Further Resources:
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Objectives:
- Understand the key issues in the OSPI race
- Discern the similarities and differences of the candidates’ viewpoints
Lesson Resources:
- Lesson Plan
- Secretary of State Mock Election Dashboard
Discussion Topics:
- What issues are most important to you in the OSPI race?
- How do the candidates’ viewpoints differ from one another?