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ROCHESTER, NY – Election Day is here. Before the big day, News10NBC hit the streets to find out which issues matter most to local voters.
The economy and inflation were top priorities for many. “The economy is probably the biggest, along with inflation,” Clay McNitt said. “I have noticed that prices have increased and I know that both parties are saying what they are going to do. But it all comes down to actually doing it and not just saying it.”
Another voter echoed these concerns, saying: “The economy and the prices of everything. From food to housing. I mean, just everything is ridiculous. So that’s my biggest problem right now.”
Zach Cutri, a student, said, “Our county is all divided these days. One side is all about Trump. One side is all about Kamala. And I want my low gas prices back. I’m sorry, but this economy is crazy. And a broke student. I can’t even go grocery shopping.”
Some women say reproductive rights are a top priority. “Women’s rights probably come first. I have a daughter and it is very important to me that her body and her rights remain her property, and that includes mine. So that’s probably number one for me,” said Courtney Winslow.
Deborah, another voter, said: ‘We women should be able to choose what we do with our bodies. In short.”
Voters also mentioned gun policy. “Something needs to be done about it, limiting the amount of guns and rifles that are in the community. I think this is the biggest threat to life in general,” said Margarita Gomez.
McNitt said, “I think there should definitely be universal background checks. But I also don’t think the government should be able to take away our guns.”
When the polls close on Election Day, we may not immediately know who our next president will be. That potential lag time has some voters feeling anxious.
‘I just want to know. Just finish it. Honestly, I voted for who I voted for. But I just want someone to win and get it done,” Cutri said.
“I’m probably going to feel a little bit worried just because of the weight and severity of the whole thing,” Austin Robinson said.
Leo Salcewicz hopes the wait won’t be too long. “I expect it will take at least a few days. I hope it’s not much more than that because it hurts our country.”
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