In 13 weeks and four days, we will select the next president of the United States.

We will vote for U.S. senator, 6th District U.S. representative, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, auditor, attorney general, public lands commissioner, superintendent of public instruction, insurance commissioner, state senator and representative, state Supreme Court justice and Kitsap County commissioners.

We will also decide whether to fund a passenger-only ferry service with an additional sales tax.

Make an informed vote in the Nov. 8 general election.

Turn to the Central Kitsap Reporter’s print and online editions for informative stories about the candidates and issues, Q&As, and forum coverage. We will publish information in advance of candidate and issues forums and other events so you know when you can participate and get to know the candidates.

Editorial endorsement process: The Reporter will endorse candidates in the Nov. 8 general election. The endorsement will be made based on information gathered in the course of reporting on the candidates, coverage of candidate forums, and endorsement interviews.

The endorsement board — comprised of editors, the publisher and community advisory board members — will interview candidates. Both candidates for an office will be interviewed together, using rules used by the League of Women Voters.

Letters to the editor: Election-related letters to the editor will be published if they conform to rules regarding other letters to the editor (no more than 300 words, signed by the writer, with address and telephone number for verification purposes). Anonymous letters and form letters will not be published. Letters deemed by the editor to be redundant may not be published in order to allow for as many letters as possible.

Voter registration: If you haven’t done so, register to vote at www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections.htm.

Get to know the candidates and issues. Make sure your vote is an informed one.