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Some Chautauqua County residents have already voted with absentee ballots or one of four early voting sites in Chautauqua County.
Kudos to those who have already exercised their civic duty. Those who voted early obviously have done their research, know the issues and the candidates and were comfortable making their voices no.
Others needed a bit more time to make up their minds. Over the past week, The Post-Journal has endorsed candidates in several races and regarding statewide ballot proposals that are on your election ballot. Those endorsements are:
¯ Statewide Ballot Proposal 1 on changes to the state's redistricting process -- no.
¯ Statewide Ballot Proposal 2 on creating a right to clean air, water and a healthful environment -- no.
¯ Statewide Ballot Proposal 3 to eliminate the 10-day advance voter registration requirement -- yes.
¯ Statewide Ballot Proposal 4 to authorize no-excuse absentee ballot voting - yes.
¯ Chautauqua County Executive: PJ Wendel.
¯ Chautauqua County Legislature: David Wilfong in District 11, Elisabeth Rankin in District 12, John Davis in District 16, Pierre Chagnon in District 8 and Martin Proctor in District 18.
¯ City Council Wards: Ward 3 - Regina Brackman vs. Robert Reedy (no endorsement), Marie Carrubba in Ward 4, Andrew Faulkner in Ward 6.
¯ City Council At-Large: Kim Eckund, Jeff Russell, Ellen Ditonto.
¯ New York State Supreme Court -- Grace Hanlon.
For the thousands of registered voters who haven't yet voted, do so on Tuesday. Make your voice known. Hold your elected officials accountable for decisions with which you disagree or support elected officials you think have done a good job.
Last year voter turnout was record-setting for the presidential election. This year, we speak on issues closer to home.