Because you always research who you vote for.
Here's the synopsis for a local Democrat for mostly irrelevant local position (think of it like, local village official dog-walker or some shit):
Former US military (infantry officer), no obvious Leftist endorsements, many years spent as a Judo athlete, private practice attorney, no significant political experience, adequate physiognomy, official Democrat Party information page made no appeals to Culture War topics, or even really any significant political topics at all. (I live in a pretty red area)
Here's the quote for the local Republican for the same position:
Accomplishments:
Promoted diversity training for [government strata] employees
He's a multi-year incumbent. Has been either an attorney or a politician for the past 30 years. Poor physiognomy.
Just because there is an R in their name doesn't mean they aren't supporting DIE in the government.
CLEAR. THEM. OUT.
I wish both my states candidates for governor were found guilty of treason.
I wish my state AG and SoS were found guilty of treason.
Had to vote for the R governor, but my hate was such that I voted libertarian for AG and SoS.
I really hate that my choice is between vote flipper and ballot stuffer.
This is why I like the Free State Project. Recognizing that you can't just have every available crazy run for higher office. You need your crazies to run for local office to actually get a chance of your non-crazies to win a higher office.