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Many Americans care more about presidential elections than about balloting for local offices, some political scientists have observed. That has always been a puzzle to us.
Presidents of the United States have only minuscule roles in the quality of public schools. Here in West Virginia, county boards of education have enormous power and responsibility in that regard.
On the ballot for the June 9 primary election are school board races in every Northern Panhandle county. For those offices, June 9 is not a nominating contest. Winners that day will take office.
Each board has five members. Two board slots are on the ballot in each of our counties. All involve contested races.
The future of schools -- and of our children and grandchildren in Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler and Wetzel counties -- is at stake.
COVID-19 has affected the election process severely. Still, there is no reason a registered voter cannot find some way to cast a ballot.
If you have not done so yet, either by absentee ballot or through early voting, we urge you to learn about the school board issues and candidates in your county and make your voice heard. You can make a difference in the quality of public schools -- but only if you vote in the June 9 primary.