Regardless of whether the candidates are in or out of the race, people took the trouble to vote for them and in many cases shelled out the cost of a first-class stamp.
Yes, elections are about deciding who our elected officials will be. But they are also about having citizens’ voices heard.
A person may vote for a candidate to make a statement (such as that they wish the candidate didn’t drop out), not just to pick a winner. By not counting votes, the state is disenfranchising people.
The vote for my candidate was counted last night. But I can imagine feeling left out of the process if it wasn’t counted.
Mick SouderDurango