In an effort to remain as fair and balanced as possible, newspapers at Leader Publications (Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, Edwardsburg Argus and Cassopolis Vigilant) have developed a more streamlined process for previewing candidates in the primary election.

On Monday, we mailed questionnaires to each of the candidates running in this year’s primary election.

When we receive their responses, each candidate’s answers will be formatted in a question-and-answer format and printed in the newspaper as the primary election nears.

We will be taking a similar approach for the general election in November.

While there are many ways to preview an election, we believe this is the best way to inform voters about their options in this election cycle.

Each candidate will be asked the same questions and the answers will be in each candidate’s own words.

It does not get any more fair or balanced than that.

We look forward to bringing you these election previews in the near future.

Please let us know what you think about our new format — good or bad. We always welcome input from our readers.

If you are a candidate and did not receive a questionnaire, please contact Niles Daily Star Community Editor Craig Haupert by phone at (269) 687-7720 or by email at craig.haupert@leaderpub.com.

 

Opinions expressed are those of the editorial board consisting of Publisher Michael Caldwell and editors Craig Haupert, Ambrosia Neldon, Ted Yoakum and Scott Novak.