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Paul Herold is trying his best not to be elected to the City Council of Blaine, Minnesota. He entered the primary several months ago, but then found a new job that will not leave him enough time to properly serve his constituents. He missed the deadline for removing his name from the ballot, so Herold worked hard not to get any votes.

His plan failed, even after Herold sent a letter to the local paper pleading for nonsupport, and offered to drive friends and neighbors to the polls to vote for anyone but him. He finished second in a three-way race and now faces the incumbent in November.

Herold is urging everyone to vote for his opponent. He says there are only two ways to get off the ballot, die or move out of the district. He says he could refuse to serve if elected, but that would force the city to hold a special election costing thousands and he doesn't want to do that. Reflecting on Herold's dilemma, City Clerk Jane Cross said,

"Unfortunately, once he's on the ballot, there's nothing we can do."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/04/ap/strange/mainD8KHTNSO0.shtml. Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Jim Sandell.

John 15:16 (CEV) "You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name."