Tuesday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day, which celebrates the snakes driven from Ireland. This March 17 will be when voters select a replacement for now-Judge Lou Schmitt. Using the snakes as an analogy, voters of the 79th District (Altoona, and Logan and Allegheny townships) must do the same and vote Republican.

This special election requires voters to vote again to ensure funding continues for community safety, education and transportation. All registered voters overwhelmingly elected Republican Schmitt to serve as the 79th District representative, so logically, voters should again elect another Republican. Unfortunately, much of Altoona, Logan and Allegheny residents are unaware that on Tuesday, March 17, an actual election will occur whereby voters are expected to go to their polling places and cast their vote for the 79th District.

Republicans and Independents must not allow snakes to return to their community. Vote Republican. Check blairco.org for polling places.

Babette Gottshall

Altoona