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
Gubernatorial candidates respond to a a 12th Grader’s question about how they will address the costs of housing and homeownership in Washington State.
Gubernatorial candidates respond to a 12th Grader’s question of what they are doing to increase job opportunities for youth in Washington State.
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
Attorney General candidates respond to an Eighth Grader’s question about how they will address the fentanyl crisis that Washington State is experiencing.
Attorney General candidates respond to a 12th Grader’s question about their opinions on systemic inequality in the legal system.
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
In a response to an 8th grade student, candidates for the Commissioner of Public Lands discuss their plans for wildfire prevention.
In a response to a 12th grade student, candidates for the Commissioner of Public Lands discuss how they plan to balance economic and environmental management needs.
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
In a response to a 12th grade student, candidates for the Superintendent of Public Instruction detail their plans to improve school school funding for more resources and better opportunity for students.
In a response to a 12th grade student, candidates for the Superintendent of Public Instruction discuss declining test scores and their plans to increase outside resource opportunities for students.
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?