Former principal Dr. Joe Novak is busy campaigning for State Representative in the 39th District, the election for which takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 2. It’s the same House seat he ran for in 2008 and against the same opponent, Owen Donohoe. He lost by 2.3% in that campaign.

Every week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Novak picks a small area and walks door to door. He visits the voters who are willing to listen to his story and the ones he might be able to persuade. Helping him out are some seniors, including senior Devak Patel, who decided to volunteer after being asked by social studies teacher Jeff Strickland.

“I think it’s a fun experience, everyone should do this,” Patel said. “He has a good chance of winning.”

Novak agreed and is enthusiastic about this campaign.

“[The campaign is] progressing really well, we are about three quarters of the way to our goal,” Novak said.

Novak decided to run again after being asked by Gov. Mark Parkinson.

“I have always loved public service,” Novak said. “I still have a burning desire to serve.”