It is always a lesson in economics to read campaign finance reports, and see how much money local candidates spend on name recognition material like campaign signs, flyers, and other such material. It constantly reminds me that I'm in the wrong business.
Those candidates have a daunting challenge, after all—how do you get the message out when you don’t have major television or radio coverage? How do you get voters interested in what you have to say?
Candidates walk precincts, knock on doors, put up signs and send out mailers. They participate in debates and answer questions in local papers and web sites. Local groups, like the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce and the Middletown Police officers association, endorse certain candidates over others.
And on Nov. 6, voters in Middletown will go to the polls and cast their votes for president, state and local leaders. When you go into the voting booth and cast your vote, tell us how you will arrive at that decision.
What helps you decide who to vote for in local elections? Take our poll and tell us in the comments.