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25-09-2026
The article titled “Asking Eric: Candidate husband doesn’t have spouse’s vote” is an installment of the syndicated advice column “Asking Eric,” written by R. Eric Thomas.
In this column:
The letter writer expresses conflict over her husband’s local political ambitions. Specifically, her husband is running for a position on the local school board, even though the couple does not have children.
The spouse questions his motivations and suitability for the role, wondering if he even genuinely cares for or likes kids, and feels unable to give him her vote.
Columnist Eric Thomas addresses the ethical and marital dilemma, offering guidance on navigating the boundary between personal loyalty in a marriage and civic responsibility when voting according to one’s conscience.