Valley voters react to Trump’s victory – Carswellfamilyfoundation

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The day after the presidential election could bring mixed emotions to voters. After former President Donald Trump won the White House over Vice President Kamala Harris, voters shared their thoughts on the results.

“I would say I’m excited about Trump’s election and the fact that in the next four years, someone will be a Republican president,” said red voter Alex Kline.

Kline was pleased to see Trump return to the White House. As a voter, his main concerns were immigration and the economy.

“I hope we can resolve the whole border issue. I also hope that we can correct inflation and allow prices to come down on a wide variety of items,” Kline said.

Blue voter Kate Conklin, however, felt devastated to learn that Harris lost. However, she remains optimistic.

“It was heartbreaking. It was quite tragic; it was surprising to realize that, but we’re going to stay positive and keep it going,” Conklin said.

This election cycle, Conklin said she is most concerned about issues affecting women and the LGBTQ+ community. Reproductive rights were another priority for her.

“These issues are women’s rights, bodily autonomy, just general concern for women and women’s health,” Conklin said. “I also believe that all LGBTQIA+ rights and transgender rights are important.”

For some voters, things weren’t so black and white. Voter Robert Buchanan saw several problems with both Trump and Harris.

“(I) wasn’t thrilled with either candidate. I think the process of nominating Kamala Harris as a candidate was a little questionable,” Buchanan said. “I also view Donald Trump as someone who could not teach Sunday school in a regular church because of his background.”

As a self-proclaimed purple voter, Buchanan felt unsatisfied. He liked the policies of both parties, but was not happy with either candidate.

“Frankly, Trump and his people will help the economy. I think inflation is out of control, so I think tariffs will help,” Buchanan said. “But I think some other cultural and social issues with Harris would have been better. I don’t know, I don’t care.”

Like many moderate voters, Buchanan is also dissatisfied with the two-party system.

“It’s outdated, but I don’t know how we can get rid of it,” he said. “It would be great to have other candidates; I feel like both have become quite withdrawn.”