Editor, Gazette-Journal:

On Tuesday, it will be primary day for the state of Virginia. This is, of course, the United States presidential primary. There are many grave questions facing this nation post-Barack Obama. The choice of our next president is a very consequential matter and it requires the input of as many of our citizens as possible.

Whether your focus is political, economic or national security, there are still many options available at this point. The nominations are by no means settled. The people of Virginia will have an important say in who our next president will be, so please take the time to vote for the candidate that you think is the most suited to lead our nation for the next four years.

The voting will take place at your usual polling location.

Keith E. Ellenberger

Chairman, Mathews County

Republican Committee

Hallieford, Va. ...