With the Nov. 2 general election less than three weeks away, it’s time “undecided” voters start “cramming for the examination.” As we see it, whether citizens “pass the test” will depend a great deal on HOW they vote that is, how well they are informed on the merits of the candidates and issues. In other words, each voter is entitled to his own freedom of choice, of course, but in the interest of responsible citizenship, he should try to make his vote an informed one, Obviously there are a number of ways to get informed. The Herald is seeking to provide one of these by publishing a series of articles covering the candidates who will appear on the ballots of Utah, Wasatch and Juab Counties. The series started Wednesday with an article on Page 31 on candidates from Precinct 1 running for a place on the Nebo School Board. Continuing today, the series will extend to within a week of the election, it will include side-by-side stories (with pictures) of opposing candidates for each position whether it be school board, county commissioner, state legislator, or key state government or national congressional posts. In most instances, Herald staff members will have personally interviewed the candidate on his or her background and discussion of issues or qualifications involving the particular office to be filled. The Herald has undertaken the series as a public service and with an objective attempt to acquaint voters with the candidates. it is our intent, also, to publish informative articles on the three initiative petitions which will be ‘ on the ballot, along with the constitutional amendment, and the proposal in Utah County for a change in systems -for county government. With regard to the county government proposal, a fivearticle package is being prepared that will (1) explain the existence of the present government plan and the basis for the research by the Utah County Government Study Commission which proposed the new plan; (2) basics of the new proposal as outlined in the study commission’s report; (3) claims by proponents of the plan on its merits; and (4) claims by opponents who favor keeping the present commission system. The Herald urges voters to use every means at their disposal to study the candidates and issues. Re; our own articles aimed and supplementing your fund of information, we suggest that you clip each applicable write-up for consideration prior to election day.