In quotes: Newly elected and re-elected governors who support early education

“Colorado: Rep. Jared Polis (D) was elected governor last night. He has pledged to ‘establish universal full-day kindergarten and preschool in every community across Colorado within two years.’ ”

“Maine: Janet Mills (D) made history last night when she was elected Maine’s first female governor. As a candidate, Mills pledged to implement universal preschool for all 4-year-olds. She also told the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children that she would convene a children’s cabinet to prioritize young children and expand home visiting and Head Start.”

“Pennsylvania: As governor of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf (D) expanded early learning opportunities by investing in home visiting, child care, and pre-K expansion. As a candidate, he ran on these successes and won.”

“Newly Elected Governors Support Expanding Early Childhood Programs,” By Katie Hamm, Cristina Novoa, and Steven Jessen-Howard, Center for American Progress, November 7, 2018