Monday, June 2: CGS Day Two

They moved in, got acquainted and only slept an average of three hours. Cornhusker Girls State has officially began. The morning started with voting for city officials. The night prior, delegates campaigning for city offices went door-to-door talking to other citizens.

After city official ballots were in and counted other delegates went to file for county and state offices like governor and county assessor.

After filing was completed, campaigning could begin. But before campaigns started the delegates had to break into their party affiliations for party platform meetings.

Monday was the first joint session with the male citizens of Cornhusker Boys State. Renowned public speaker Aaron Davis spoke to the delegates about the qualities of a leader and his experiences. Senate candidates Ben Sasse and Dave Domina also educated the delegates on topics that concern Nebraska and the nation.

Monday also began the first round of rapid fire campaigns. The delegates used all sorts of methods from candy to rocks to get their messages across.