The two men seeking to be Kane County’s next coroner aim to restore integrity to the office last held by the late Chuck West, who had come under a cloud of accusations of criminal and ethical misconduct.

On Nov. 6, voters must decide who is best for the job: Republican Rob Russell, 44, or Democrat Tao Martinez, 31.

If it were up to the candidates, they said, their political affiliation would have no basis on the voters’ decision. Rather their vote should be based on the candidates’ qualifications and who is best for the job.