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Should Local Elections Be Nonpartisan?
Point / Counterpoint

Should Local Elections Be Nonpartisan?

Miles Carter & Sam Whitfield ·

Our politics editor and a Next Generation fellow debate party labels in municipal races.

Miles Carter

Miles Carter

Placeholder argument in favor of retaining party labels for clarity and accountability.

Sam Whitfield

Sam Whitfield

Placeholder counterargument that nonpartisan ballots better reflect local priorities.

Miles Carter

Miles Carter

Placeholder rebuttal continuing the point/counterpoint format.

Sam Whitfield

Sam Whitfield

Placeholder closing response.