Letter To The Editor: A Vote Against Raymond Lenzi

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

With the election fast approaching, I still have unanswered questions about a Democratic candidate running for Congress. Time and time again I have seen people ask this candidate an important question that has still gone unanswered. The candidate is Raymond Lenzi and the question is whether he supports defunding the police. I am starting to think the reason why he has not answered this question is that he agrees with the radical left faction of the Democratic Party and truly believes that our local police departments should be disbanded and go without pay. Why do I think this? He has made several anti-law enforcement posts on social media, his senior campaign staff marched in a protest holding up signs saying ‘defund the police’, and he even called for the removal of the school resource officer from Carbondale Community High School.

Mr. Lenzi does not reflect the values of Southern Illinois and must be rejected at the ballot box on November 3rd. Think about it…do you really want somebody representing you in Congress who doesn’t believe in the rule of law and doesn’t even want to protect our children in school? I know I sure don’t. I am voting against Raymond Lenzi and I urge you to do the same.

Noah Cash

Opinions expressed in this section are solely those of the individual authors and do not represent the views of RiverBender.com or its affiliates. We provide a platform for community voices, but the responsibility for opinions rests with their authors.

More like this:

Illinois State Senate Challenger Calls For Creative Leadership In Springfield

2 days ago

Survivor urges men to act on prostate symptoms

Sep 21, 2026

Madison County Clerk Candidates Discuss Elections, Misinformation, More

3 days ago

Free Public Candidate Forum Coming To Alton YWCA

Sep 12, 2026

Student Journalists' Rights Under Question at SIUE, Prompts Police Involvement

Sep 10, 2026