Too often candidates choose to tell you why you shouldn't vote for their opponent and forget to tell you why you should vote for their own candidacy. 

            Here is your opportunity to do so.

            The Town and Country newspaper is once again inviting candidates running in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to email or mail their information for publication in our Candidates Section, to be published on Oct. 22. There is no cost.

            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 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 he or she is seeking the position and present a position 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 Town and Country provides the Candidates Section as a service to voters, and there is no cost for a candidate to publish information that adheres to the guidelines.

            The deadline for receiving candidate information is noon on Friday, Oct. 16.

            Letters to the editor regarding the upcoming general election will be accepted from non-candidates until noon on Oct. 16 for publication in the Oct. 22 edition.

            Election-related Letters to the Editor from candidates will be accepted until noon on October 23 for publication in the October 29 edition.

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

            Information can be emailed to TownAndCountry@UPVNews.com.

            The deadline for election-related advertising is Monday at noon for publication in that Thursday's edition.

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

            Informed voters are wise voters.