Today is the last day of early voting and voter turnout has been far greater than four years ago.
With three vigorously contended local races, excitement in the primary election is about as high as anyone can expect.
Add to that the brutal campaigns for federal and state offices, and the equation could equal 50 percent turn-out for the primary.
It seems a pity that we're hoping half the voters will cast ballots, but with only a quarter of the electorate bothering to vote in past primaries, half seems like a pretty good goal.
We believe that the best government is that closest to the people, and this election is very important for those offices that affect our daily lives.
One of two seats on the Douglas County commission is on the primary ballot, as is the office of public administrator, which is critical to our aging population.
Assemblyman Lynn Hettrick served Douglas County well during the past 14 years and his replacement is going to be critical to the county's future.
The races for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and congress will all have serious impact on our lives.
The importance of those races pales in comparison to those of Nevada Supreme Court justice. What other body has had more impact on the Valley's future than the Supreme Court? In Nevada, those judges are judged by the voters at the ballot box.
Let's take the time to give them a good look and then choose wisely.
