1.    There is no evidence to prove that nonpartisan elections increase voter turnout. In fact, most political scientists agree that it decreases turnout.

2.    There is no evidence to prove that nonpartisan elections increase the candidate base.

3.    There is evidence to prove that nonpartisan elections favor incumbents.

4.    There is evidence to show that nonpartisan hurt minorities and favor the citizens elite.

5.    Outside independent special interest groups can influence local politics with money to fund a candidate

6.    Our government and the political parties are organically linked and part of the election process. The parties are government by very specific laws.