The annual Frog Jump once again brought lively competition and laughter to the Capitol lawn today, with Jeanelle Loui, Director of Operations for Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, earning the longest jump in the Capitol category at 14 feet 1 inch, and Max Nguyen, a fellow in Senator Shannon Grove’s office, taking home the prize for the shortest jump at 5 feet 3.5 inches. In the Media Category, Megan Myscofski of CapRadio soared to victory with the day’s longest overall jump of 14 feet 3 inches.
“The Frog Jump is always one of my favorite events of the year. It brings people together, lifts spirits, and never fails to surprise us,” said host Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (D–Jackson). “Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and cheer each other on, and a special thanks to Laurie Giannini, Miss Calaveras, and the entire frog jump team for making today such a success. Congratulations to this year’s winners, and don’t forget – the Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jump Jubilee is just around the corner, May 15–18!”
2025 Capitol Frog Jump Results
Media Category:
Winner! 14 ft 3 in – Megan Myscofski, CapRadio, Green Machine
10 ft 7 in – Alexei Koseff, CalMatters, Sweet Honey Jumpin’
10 ft 2 in – Hector Amezcua, Sac Bee, Better Than Bees
9 ft – Lance Armstrong, Calaveras Enterprise, Sir-Jump-A-Lot
9 ft – Grace Leekley, Capitol Morning Report, Bill
6 ft 8 in – Kristen Hwang, CalMatters, Dua Leapa
Capitol Category:
Winner! 14 ft 1 in – Jeanelle Loui, Lt. Gov. Kounalakis’ Office, Skipper
13 ft 1 in – Asm. Phillip Chen, Chentle Toad
12 ft 10.5 in – CA Fairs Association, Risky the Frog
12 ft 8 in – Sen. Jerry McNerney, Gerald
12 ft 5.5 in – Sen. Megan Dahle, The Hammer
11 ft 9.5 in – Asm. James Gallagher, Hostile Amendments
11 ft 4 in – Sen. Steven Choi, Soju think you can jump?
11 ft 4 in – Asm. Mike Gipson, Frooga Leapa
11 ft 2.5 in – State Capitol Museum Tour Office, Joe Croaker
11 ft – Sen. Henry Stern, Jeremiah
11 ft – Sen. Susan Rubio, Gilbert
10 ft 11 in – Asm. Joe Patterson
10 ft 10 in – Asm. Juan Alanis, Ribbitito Juanito
10 ft 8.5 in – Sen. Angelique Ashby, Charlie
10 ft 7.5 in – Asm. Mike Fong, Mr. Mikfroggy
10 ft 7 in – Asm. Heather Hadwick, Alturribbit
10 ft 6 in – State Treasurer’s Office, Geraldine
10 ft 5 in – Sen. John Laird, The Mad Butcher of the Swamps
10 ft 1 in – Asm. Avelino Valencia, Toadally Alright
9 ft 7.5 in – Asm. Alexandra Macedo, Maspeedo
9 ft 4 in – Asm. Sade Elhawary, Jacques Chirac
9 ft 4 in – Sen. Tim Grayson, Nick Saban
9 ft – Asm. Greg Wallis, Skippy
8 ft 10 in – Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, Christofrog
8 ft 7.5 in – Asm. Jose Luis Solache, Fluffy
8 ft 7 in – Asm. Chris Ward, Grogu III Rightful King of the Capitol, Third of His Name, Champion of the 78th District
8 ft 6 in – Asm. Tom Lackey, Tom LEAPkey
8 ft 6 in – Senate Republican Caucus, Hoppy Gilmore
8 ft – Asm. David Tangipa, AmphiBeyonce
7 ft 6 in – Sen. Roger Niello, Groggy the Froggy
6 ft 11 in – Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, Shroyer the Destroyer
5 ft 9.5 in – Asm. Matt Haney, FIMBY (Frogs In My Backyard)
5 ft 7 in – California Community Colleges, Pippin
5 ft 6 in – Sen. Kelly Seyarto, HOPpenheimer
5 ft 5 in – Asm. Josh Hoover, Double O Seven
Winner! 5 ft 3.5 in – Max Nguyen, Fellow for Sen. Shannon Grove, Leno's Hop Rod