OPINION

As the attorney general of Arkansas, I have seen firsthand how the safety and security of our communities hinge not only on the laws we pass, but on the people entrusted to enforce them. One of the most important elections most Americans pay little attention to is their local prosecutor or district attorney races, whose job is to enforce our laws.

These prosecutor elections may not receive much attention, but their outcomes shape the quality of life in our neighborhoods. These elections have an outsized impact on our daily lives, as local prosecutors single-handedly decide which laws are enforced and how justice is delivered in our communities.Because these races take place on the local level, a sizable investment goes a lot further than in a statewide or congressional election.

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