The nation will make history in two days when voters elect their first black president or their first female vice president.

Here in Alabama, we also will elect members to Congress, state government and our courthouses. We also are to decide one important constitutional amendment.

Most voters have decided for whom they will cast their ballots; some haven’t and may not until they go into the voting booth. The Daily has attempted to provide insight into the issues and has offered our opinions about the candidates.

Here is a recap of our recommendations:

Obama for president

Barack Obama represents change that the nation needs; he’s smart, level headed and he is articulate. He’s also chosen a respected veteran U.S. senator in Joe Biden as his vice president.

Sessions for U.S. Senate

Sen. Jeff Sessions is asking voters to send him back to Washington for a third term. Unlike many politicians, he hasn’t changed and voters approve of his tenacity and loyalty.

Griffith for U.S. House District 5

Parker Griffith knows what it is like to wrestle with a career and he’s proven he can handle success as a medical doctor and businessman. He’s more in touch with average people’s needs and desires.

Aderholt for U.S. House District 4

Robert Aderholt is moving up in seniority in the House of Representatives. Seeking his seventh term, the Haleyville resident is the far better choice to represent the district.

Paseur for state Supreme Court

The Alabama Supreme Court needs balance between the competing interests that dominate the state’s highest appellate court. Deborah Bell Paseur would be that balance.

Thompson for Civil Appeals Court

Incumbent Bill Thompson is one of the most respected appellate judges in Montgomery.

Jones, Smith for Criminal Appeals Court

Places 1 and 2 are open on the Court of Criminal Appeals. Clyde Jones and Aimee Cobb Smith have the experience and reputations to become outstanding judges.

Cavanaugh for PSC

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh won’t allow the pressures of this regulatory agency to awe her. She’s tough and bright. She will make a good Public Service Commission president.

Warren for State School Board

Gary Warren of Haleyville is a native of Lawrence County who has dedicated his life to helping youngsters get through high school and find a job. His is the voice of experience and would represent District 7 well.

Amendments

Vote “Yes” on Amendment 1 because it guarantees funding for public education and essential government services during a year when tax revenue dips. It allows the state to borrow from the Alabama Trust Fund, or oil and gas fund. The money must be repaid within a specified time.

Five more amendments affect single counties or cities. If counties had home rule, these issues wouldn’t be on the ballot. Unless one of them affects you, vote “No” as a protest against the Legislature for failing to have constitutional reform.