Free editorial: Who do we want to represent us? What do we want to support and fund — or not? Voting is our chance to make our voices heard. Not only that, but it’s also an essential part of any democracy.

Free commentary: The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Columbia Gorge News, its staff, publisher or advertisers.

COMMENTARY: The U.S. Constitution grants states the authority to conduct federal elections, and Congress sets certain minimum standards. Here in Washington, our legislature has determined that vote-at-home is the official method of conducting elections — and that’s not just the law, it’s a system that works.