A recap of our choices for 2018

We know it’s hard enough to get people to vote, so we don’t to scare you, but there’s an added wrinkle this Election Day. You will have to turn over the ballot because it’s two- sided. Yes, we know that’s some heavy lifting, and there are a lot of circles to fill in Tuesday ( see sample ballot at http:// bit. ly/ 2P6Dacv), so we’ll try to make it a little easier for you.

The showdown for the governor’s office has grabbed most of the attention in recent weeks, but the ballot will also include competition for is the U. S. House and Senate; state House and Senate; secretary of the state; state attorney general, treasurer, comptroller and a variety of local candidates.

Before sorting through the names of all the candidates, voters will get to weigh in on two questions at the top of the ballot.

The first question proposes to ensure that all money in the Special Transportation Fund is used exclusively for public transit matters. We support the measure. “We long have supported a lockbox for the STF. Though the question is dryly worded, the consequences are essential” ( Oct. 26, http:// bit. ly/ 2JzCgPB).

Voters will also decide whether to amend the constitution to require a public hearing before state land is sold, traded or donated. We support this as well, as “an important buttress against any future proposal to sell off — or swap — land in which we all have an interest” ( Nov. 1, http:// bit. ly/ 2yNgfZp).

We’ve bolded our choices in the premier races on the rest of the ballot:

Governor: “We believe Ned Lamont has the qualities — temperament and stature in the business community among them — to move Connecticut toward a more certain future.” ( Oct. 28 , http:// bit. ly/ 2yP8YIA).

Attorney General: “( William) Tong is wellversed on a myriad of matters, seasoned by eight years in the House, where he is chair of the Judiciary Committee. He can navigate the General As- sembly as well as anyone, an asset for any attorney general.” ( Nov. 1, http:// bit. ly/ 2Qdh6JB).

U. S. Senator: “Connecticut needs a strong antidote to the Trump administration, someone who can accomplish meaningful bipartisan legislation in an otherwise divisive time. Chris Murphy is exactly right for Connecticut.” ( Nov. 1, http:// bit. ly/ 2P6Cmo2).

U. S. Representative: “They disagree on health care, voting rights, immigration, guns and climate change. That makes this an easy choice for most voters. And for us. We endorse Jim Himes.” ( Nov. 2, http:// bit. ly/ 2AJPpTx).

State Senate, 22nd district: Republican Tony

Hwang.

State Senate, 23rd district: Democrat Marilyn

Moore.

There are two sides to the ballot, and at least two sides in many of the races, but the only number that really counts is how many voters turn up at the polls on Tuesday. We hope you’re among them.