I write to lend my strong support to Ned Claxton, who is running for Senate District 20.

I have known Claxton off and on through the years, first playing recreational basketball with him and later I got to know him as a physician. I have always been impressed by his decency and common sense. I believe he will make a wonderful senator, something the district desperately needs after the past four years.

I would encourage everyone in the district to vote for the most qualified candidate — Ned Claxton.

Benjamin DeTroy, New Gloucester