What If They Were Local Candidates?

May 31, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Suppose the candidates in a hypothetical local election were two well-known men.

The first campaigned for reelection to continue improving the community’s infrastructure. In contrast, the other’s campaign featured his claim that the previous election had been stolen from him.

The first man had a life-long record of service to the community with no proven misconduct. The challenger faced numerous civil and criminal indictments.

Which one would get your vote? FRANK SETTLE Lexington