As the first Democratic debates approach, which candidate do you favor at this early stage of the campaign, and why? Are you choosing the candidate you like most, or the one you think has the best chance of winning, if they are not the same person? And please include a sentence telling us a little about yourself.

Letters should be no more than 200 words. Include your name, city/state and contact information, and put “candidates” in the subject line. The deadline is Tuesday, June 4, at 10 a.m., Eastern time.

Email: letters@nytimes.com