Election time is here for Ohio, and we will soon be going to the polls to choose the Republican Party nominee for the 83rd Ohio House District. There is one clear choice in that race – Cheryl Buckland.

My name is Jason Van Buskirk, partner and CEO of 1879 Electric LTD, I have worked with Jon Cross and his staff at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance for the past several years on different projects in our community. I find the recent attack ads on this gentleman unacceptable and untrue!

Here are a few questions for voters to consider as they head to the polls next month... Should past performance in a job matter? Should getting a job because of family connections matter?

Since early voting has started, you may want to know a little more about who to vote for in the 83rd District Representative race. Many people have received attack ads and phone calls about Jon Cross, but all the dirt that they’re throwing, just isn’t true.

The Cheryl Buckland campaign and cronies are behind the radio and TV ads and a phone survey that paints her opponent as too tainted to be elected. This is not a new tactic for old guard Republicans and Democrats who won’t run a clean campaign for fear of losing power and control, to new lesser known candidates.

The right to bear arms is an constitutionally protected individual right! As I was reading Dan Robinsons report of a speech given by Professor Paul Finkelman at Ohio Northern University entitled "Did James Madison really think you should own an AR-15 a bump stock or an assault rifle? The original meaning of the Second Amendment."

I have never in 80 years written to the editor about anything or anybody until now. Today I feel compelled to give you my thoughts on one of the candidates for representative of the 83rd District here in Ohio – Jon Cross.

On May 8th, Republicans will go to the polls to choose their nominee for the 83rd House District, with early voting beginning on April 10th. When it comes time to vote, however you cast your ballot, I urge my fellow Republicans to choose Cheryl Buckland as our nominee for the 83rd House District.

Are you a registered voter in Ohio? If not, now is the time when the mere act of registering to vote becomes of utmost importance, and the deadline to register is coming you quick – April 9th!

When the people you associate with and your words don’t match your actions, it is time for caution. The Cheryl Buckland campaign for 83rd district seat demonstrates this point.