Kid Voters Pick Henrietta Hen as 2018 Thurston County Fair Mascot

Thurston County Fair Henrietta 2018 Mascot
The new mascot for the 2018 Thurston County Fair was chosen by kids voting at this year's fair. Photo courtesy: Thurston County Fair
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Submitted by Thurston County Elections

Kids at the Thurston County Fair voted for Henrietta Hen to serve as the 2018 mascot of the Thurston County Fair. Candidates for fair mascot were Marty Mushroom, Gary Geoduck, Henrietta Hen and Douglas Fir.

Thurston County Fair Henrietta 2018 Mascot
The new mascot for the 2018 Thurston County Fair was chosen by kids voting at this year’s fair. Photo courtesy: Thurston County Fair

There was a total of 501 ballots cast.

VOTES            PERCENT

Marty Mushroom  . . . . . . . . . . . 79                      15.8
Gary Geoduck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104                     20.8
Henrietta Hen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184                     36.7
Douglas Fir . . . ..  . . . . . . . . . . .129                     25.7

“The fair mascot election is a great opportunity to introduce democracy and voting at an early age,” said Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall. “Not only do they learn about voting – they get to do it. Kids vote on real ballots, use real federal elections equipment, and even get “I Voted” stickers. We’re hopeful when they turn 18, they’ll remember this process and vote in an official election.”

“Having the Auditor’s Office at the fair conducting the voting for next year’s mascot was excellent on so many levels,” said Fair Board President Peggy Jo Zimmerman. “A wonderful way to teach children how to vote, a marvelous reminder for adults to vote, and a great community outreach to remind everyone that we are all one community. Thank you Thurston County Auditor and your staff!”

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