The gubernatorial “chase” gives us many choices. As an unenrolled voter, I will vote in the Democratic primary. That choice has not been easy. I have voted for many Republicans in the past, but those choices this year are too hard-lined for me.

The Democratic choices have strengths in both government and leadership. I could be happy with any of them. My first choice is Shenna Bellows.

I lived in Bellows’ district when she was a state senator. She attended every town meeting. She would come early to engage with voters and listen. When I emailed her about an issue, she always responded, a couple times by phone. I have never felt any elected representative cared as much about doing a great job.

Bellows has extensive leadership experience, including both within government and leadership in the nonprofit sector. She knows how to get things done. Shenna Bellows walks the walk.

Fred Kimball
Raymond