"Raj Goyle is the standout pick in this district, which includes parts of far-east and southeast Wichita. Goyle, a Democrat, is one of the most talented and promising candidates we've seen in some time -- in fact, he has star quality. He's that good.

A native Wichitan, Goyle left to earn prestigious degrees from Duke University and Harvard Law School, but to his credit, he chose to return to Wichita to make a difference in our community and state.

While his credentials are stellar, what really shines are Goyle's character and leadership skills: He's hardworking, smart, articulate, personable and a good listener. What's not to like?

His opponent has made much of Goyle's brief stint as an American Civil Liberties Union contract lawyer, but there's no radical agenda here. His pragmatic, mainstream goals include a pledge to fight harder for Wichita's fair share of education dollars, to work to boost small businesses, and to hold down health care costs. He also vows to use his legal skills to get a funeral protest law passed -- which doesn't sound like a far-left activist.

Goyle would make a superb lawmaker and state leader. Voters should give him the opportunity to serve them.

Bonnie Huy, the three-term GOP incumbent, has been a conscientious lawmaker whose conservative principles are never in doubt, though that can sometimes be a weakness, such as when she signed a letter urging Sedgwick County commissioners not to hold a public vote on gambling. She has been a consistent supporter of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and has performed some good constituent service. But she also hasn't made much of a difference on issues, and she has limited clout. About the only time she stood out in her six years in Topeka was when she was the only House member to vote against a bill this past session making 16 the minimum age for marriage."

-The Eagle Editorial Board

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