-<ul>
-<% @election.candidates.each do |candidate| %>
- <% @candidate = candidate %>
- <%= render :partial => 'candidate_line' %>
+<% unless @election.candidates.empty? %>
+ <p>The following are valid options or candidates in this election:</p>
+
+ <% @election.candidates.each do |candidate| %>
+ <% @current_candidate = candidate %>
+ <%= render :partial => 'candidate_line_edit' %>
+ <% end %>
+
+<% else %>
+ <p>There are no candidates registered for this election.</p>