Now's your chance to be Colorado's "governor for a day"

• The contest, which opened yesterday, is open to students who are passionate about state government.
• The winner will shadow Polis at the state Capitol and get a behind-the-scenes look at a day in his life — meetings and all.

What he's saying: "Colorado's next generation of leaders is already in our classrooms, and I'm excited to give one of them a special opportunity to serve alongside me for a day," Polis said in a statement.

The fine print: To enter, students must complete a form and submit a video between 30 seconds and two minutes explaining why they want the job.

• The deadline to enter is Sept. 7, and the governor's office will announce the winner Sept. 14.