The Beacon's tradition of not making election endorsements reflects our commitment to being a forum for all, not a voice for only one political view or approach.

Instead of endorsing candidates ourselves, our tradition has been to allow readers to make endorsements. Just as newspapers can gain intimate knowledge of candidates, readers can, too.

We welcome your brief comments about the candidates who have earned your vote, and why. Please limit endorsement letters to 250 words, so as many as possible can be published.

Send the letters by e-mail to info@beacononlinenews.com, and include your name, your town of residence, and a phone number for the editor’s use, if needed.

E-mail is preferred, but letters may also be delivered or mailed to our Downtown DeLand office.

Below are your letters.