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Editorials | Opinion

Editorial: Please take heed of 2010 gubernatorial race

Posted on Feb. 22, 2010, at 2:18 a.m.

On Nov. 2, Maine voters will elect a new governor for the first time since 2002. Gov. John Baldacci is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. This decision could have a monumental effect on our state and the University of Maine, and students should be treating it as such.

The university is facing serious budget problems in the coming years as the state government tightens its purse strings and continues to limit allocations for public education. It would be cliché to encourage readers to be involved in the democratic process, but it is of paramount importance that students do what they can to ensure the election of a candidate who values education.

Already, candidates for governor interviewed by The Maine Campus have presented plans regarding the future of the University of Maine System. Whether you believe in higher education reform or not, it is clear that the next governor will attempt significant changes to the system.

The primary elections in July and general election in November will here soon, and a lot research will need to be done to understand the full pool of candidates, which currently include more than 20 people. Students should be seeking out information from newspapers and discussing the race with each other and their professors. The future of the university depends on it.

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  • LMC

    Thank you for this article. Very well written.

    Since you are stressing the importance of civic engagement of people in this gubernatorial election, do you have any plans to publish upcoming events for candidates? I think this would be helpful, in order for students to know where to attend events. If you would make known events coming up for candidates so I (and others) can learn more, I would appreciate it. Thank you.