There are 260 individuals on the Massachusetts statewide primary ballot. You get to decide who will be the final candidates for the Nov. 3 election. Independent or Unaffiliated voters get to choose a Democratic or Republican primary ballot. Challenges are in the races for governor, senator and representatives to name just a few. Go to www.ballotready.org to

1. View your personalized ballot
2. Check your voter registration
3. Make a plan to vote and,
4. Research every name on the ballot.

This is your opportunity to put democracy into action. I am totally impressed by Jeromie Whalen’s campaign for U.S representative in MA’s District 1. Given a chance, Jeromie will do what he says he will do. He listens, is well-informed, hard working and totally committed to improving your life and mine. He takes no corporate or PAC money “believing that leaders should be accountable to constituents, not corporations. Check out his platform at www.whalenforcongressma.com.

Jeanne Sargent

Plainfield