Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-05
The Democratic Viewpoint
EDITED By
The Democratic County Central
Committee
BY EDWARD ii. LAW
Candidate, State Senator

The position of state senator in California
is unique in the field of political offices. It
combines the voice of the people in their own
state government with the opportunity of the
people in their own state government with the
opportunity for unlimited cooperation in ma
tional program as it affects Californians; but
above all it gives the individual state senator
the chance to represent his own people in the
affairs of the state, to work for the things
which will be best for his county, and to dove
tail these things with the state and national
program. In short, a state senator who is close
to the desires of the people who elect him to
office is the nearest thing there is TO lason
officer directly serving the people and the more
remote branches of government. He knows
better than most lawmakers what his people
want, and is able TO carry this knowledge more
directly to those higher in power.
The people of Imperial county should make
no mistake in choosing their state senator. He
will be their servant, their representative to
the states senatorial chambers, and should
know their problems at first hand and without
prejudice for against any group. He should,
in fact. represent all people within his county,
not just or two groups 1t will be his job
to do what he thinks best for the county
well as the state, and no who has not
been in close contact with public affairs could
discharge the office efficiently and well When
two men, both honest and conscientious, seek
office, 1t is the duty of the voters to deter
mine which be of most service That is
the only real issue.
has been spent in contact with the public. Not
with just part of the public, bu win persons
in every walk of life. Their problems
things I know at first hand, because they have
been my problems, too In the position of
state senator, I feel that I could fairly and
justly represent Imperial county for its
best interests.
My public service is matter of record. For
three years was deputy district attorney; for
four years I was city attorney of Holtvile;
and since taking the oath of office on Janu-
airy 1st, 1881 as county clerk, my work has kept
me in close contact with the county's own gov
erning body the board of supervisors. With
for nine years, I know the farmers prob
lens. A disabled veteran myself, I appre-
ciate the problems of the veterans AS county
clerk, have received a broad training in the
general problems of public welfare. My ex-
perience qualities me, I believe, to ask promo
ton to the place Of state senator
1t is essentially important in this campaign
to choose a man whose affiliations will place
him in a desirable position for cooperation with
the national administration as well as with the
state administration. Whatever else history
says of the present period, it will record that
in government, Transformation brought about
by the necessity of economic pressure. In
time like this it is necessary that the public
name to office who will cooperate whole
heartedy in any program that receives public
approval. Discord is the last thing to be desired
if returning prosperity is to survive.
All anyone ask is that the voters serve
their own interests at the polls November 3rd.