The Town and Country newspaper is once again inviting candidates running in the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 20, to email or mail their information for publication in our Voter's Guide section to be published on May 15.

            The Town and Country provides the Voter's Guide as a service to voters, and there is no cost for a candidate to publish information that adheres to the guidelines.  We encourage those running to take advantage of this opportunity to share their information with our readers.

            In addition to a short biography that includes the candidate's name, party affiliation, and position being sought, the candidate should list any prior government-related and elected positions held.

            We also encourage candidates to include educational, business, or other credentials and experiences that help to identify their qualifications for the position.

            Most importantly, the candidate should include a brief statement outlining why they are seeking the position and present a statement on a timely subject that affects our state, county or community.  Information submitted should be less than 300 words.  Submissions greater than 300 words may be edited.  A photo of the candidate can also be included for publication. 

            The deadline for receiving candidate information is noon on Friday, May 9 for publication in the Voter's Guide.

            Letters to the editor, up to 275 words, regarding the upcoming general election will be accepted from non-candidates until noon on May 6, 12 p.m., for publication in the May 9 edition.

Election-related Letters to the Editor from candidates will be accepted until noon on May 13, for publication in the May 15 edition.

            Letters should be 275 words or fewer, and all other letters to the editor rules will apply.

            Information can be emailed to TownAndCountry@UPVNews.com.

            The deadline for election-related advertising to be published in the Voter's guide is Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m.  The deadline for other advertising is Tuesday at noon for publication in that Thursday's edition.

            Voters are reminded that they have several options to cast their ballot: Vote in person at a polling location; Vote by mail-in or absentee ballot.  The last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 13.

            In all options, you must be registered to vote by Monday, May 5.

            The Town and Country's Election Guide is an opportunity for candidates to reach out to more than 24,000 readers.