Justus Anderson will represent Minnesota at the 2026 National Civics Bee® Championship in Washington, D.C., on October 14.

The championship brings finalists from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa to the nation’s capital to demonstrate their civics knowledge and skills while competing for prizes.

Anderson, who advanced to the national competition as a middle school student, will compete against finalists from across the country.

The National Civics Bee Championship will air live on C-SPAN at 7 p.m. Central Time on October 14. Community members are encouraged to tune in and cheer on Anderson as he represents Minnesota on the national stage.

Find out more about the National Civics Bee Championship here.