That issue is redistricting. This is done every 10 years on the decade years. (2000, 2010, 2020......) For this reason alone I think Bedford Cty. is in a critical situation. I feel the House of Representatives is likely to remain one Party, Democratic. Not etched in stone but likely. This being the case it is more important to all Tennesseans that the Senate remain of the other Party, Republican.

We in Bedford County are fortunate to have both a Representative and a Senator from within our borders. Even more fortunate is these two can and do work together to maximize any State controlled benefits that are desirable for our County. If the Democrats win the Senate seat you can bet Bedford County will be gerrymandered to become a remote wart on some District whereby we will never have a real voice. This is not a condemnation of the Democrats. The same will happen to others if the Republicans win. The old adage "To the victor goes the spoils" plays out either way for good or ill. A Senatoral District is approximately 170,000 plus. Bedford County has approximately 40,000 so you can see we are very fortunate now but never to be again if both Houses are Democratic.

I hope all Bedford County citizens are mindful of this issue. Darrick, I hope you consider this issue as you decide as you have said you are leaning Rogers. That is of course your privilege, but on the odd chance you have not considered redistricting, and for others who have not, I hope you will add this to the equation as you "argue" with yourselves as to who is best for Bedford County.

If we cavalierly disregard this issue we will never again have a Senator from Bedford County in the lifetime of anyone reading this missive.