This election season has been brutal. The corruption in both the RNC and the DNC is not new, tragically. But this cycle thousands of us awakened from our slumber due to the Sanders campaign and Wiki Leaks revelations, in particular. The dishonesty continues as I write — every day a new disclosure about election fraud, foundation shenanigans, email erasures, and more. Personally, my faith in "the system" has nearly been destroyed, though I realize I've been naïve.

Thus, I feel fortunate to have found a candidate here in Waldo County who has renewed my trust, albeit cautiously, in politics. Jonathan Fulford is someone I greatly admire for his forthrightness, earnestness, intelligence and integrity. I became interested in his positions in 2014; but this time around, having heard him speak and answer questions at more than a half a dozen events, I believe more than ever that Jonathan is someone to support, thank goodness!

Rather than list his views, as others have, I urge you to visit Jonathan's website at fulfordforme.org to read his Position Statements on the Economy and Jobs, Taxes, Health Care, Education, Labor Unions, Veterans and more. Jonathan's commitment to family, community, and the welfare of our state is firm. I may have major reservations about the presidential candidates, but I have no reservations about casting my vote with conviction in November for Jonathan Fulford. I urge you to join me.

Mj Viano Crowe lives in Belfast