We are entering the campaign season's home stretch. Remember: North Okaloosa County's municipal elections are March 10.
I've always found politics fascinating, and would love to be a talking head on TV or the web, exploring each Crestview and Laurel Hill candidate's campaign strategy, optics, opportunities and blunders. (I didn't major in political science, but watch enough Fox News and MSNBC to handle the job like a pro!)
Still, some of the excitement wanes when you look at potential voting (projected at 10 to 15 percent for Crestview residents.)
But if this election attracts so few voters, it's not for lack of knowledge.
The Crestview News Bulletin has published candidate profiles since September 2014. Shortly after the news side knew someone threw his or her hat in the ring, our readers knew.
In addition, reporter Brian Hughes covered two Crestview mayoral candidate forums, and he'll be there for the North Okaloosa Republican Club's Laurel Hill candidate forum, too. (That's 6 p.m. Monday at Laurel Hill Baptist Church's Fellowship Hall.)
Check out Crestview and Laurel Hill candidates' answers to readers' top questions, and look at our Election Guide for plenty of campaign reports and video.
Then there's the League of Women Voters of Okaloosa County's E-Voter, which breaks down each Crestview and Laurel Hill candidate's platform and qualifications.
Additionally, read and watch all local media, in addition to the News Bulletin, so you can have a truly informed opinion.
So, no excuses! I've laid it all out for you.
Will you accept the challenge, be informed and vote March 10?
What's your view? Write a letter to the editor or tweet News Bulletin Editor Thomas Boni.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: EDITOR'S DESK: I challenge you to read the campaign coverage, vote