The countdown is on. Only one week until the election!
I'm guessing this one will be a little smoother than the election of November 2020. We don't have that hyper activity that surrounds a presidential election. Turnout in off year elections is traditionally lower, much lower. There are so many races that are, sadly, uncontested. Plus, county election people now have a little more experience with mail in ballots and drop boxes.
Races for statewide and county judge seem to be getting most of the attention. The amount of money spent on these things never ceases to amaze me. When you look closely, it's easy to understand. You get the job for ten years and when you are up for retention, it's yes or no. Spend huge to get the seat now and you don't have to spend a lot to keep it down the road, a long distance down the road.
I get the feeling that most people are looking beyond next week and are focusing on Vote 2022. We'll be electing a new senator and governor. Plus, all the US and state house seats are up, and half of the state senate. District boundaries will be redrawn, so new people might be running in new places. Mid terms are usually a referendum on people and parties in power.
Say what you want about politics, but it is never dull.
