Jim DuPlessisâ recent announcement of plans to step aside from his position in the state House of Representatives at the conclusion of his fourth term has created a buzz in some political circles.
An open legislative seat typically gives rise to speculation about political interests and aspirations around the community. While it may be weeks or months before any names are known, this is an appropriate time to remind would-be officeholders that all 100 seats in the state House will be open in the 2020 election cycle as well as half of the state Senate.
Thatâs the system we are blessed to have at the federal, state and local levels. Elected officials can be replaced at regular intervals.