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ELECTIONS: Signs, signs and more signs

| May 4, 2025 1:00 AM

Another election is upon us. It’s not one of the big ones, but it is still important. Little local elections matter. Elected board members have the power to raise taxes, and some politicians use those “insignificant” positions to climb the ladder.

How effective are political signs? Political signage can affect an election by giving a candidate a 1.7-point lead. In a state or federal race, that’s not much advantage. However, in a local election, where the difference between a winner or loser is under a hundred votes, it can impact the outcome significantly. All the more reason to vote May 20.

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