Local voters told what problems force them to go to the polls

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Election Day is in full swing. Ahead of the big day, News10NBC hit the streets to find out what issues matter most to local voters.

The economy and inflation were the main issues for many. “The economy is probably the biggest one, along with inflation,” Clay McNitt said. “I have noticed that prices have gone up and I know that each side is saying what they are going to do. But it all depends on whether they actually intend to do it and not just talk about it.”

Another voter echoed these concerns, saying, “The economy and the prices of everything. Everything from food to shelter. I mean, everything is just funny. So that’s my number one problem right now.”

Zach Katri, a college student, said, “The whole county is divided these days. One side fully supports Trump. One side is entirely dedicated to Kamala. And I want low gas prices back. Sorry, but this economy is crazy. And broke a college student. I can’t even buy groceries.”

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 rights remain her property, as well as mine. So for me, that’s probably number one,” Courtney Winslow said.

Deborah, another voter, said: “We women should be able to choose what we do with our bodies. Result.”

Voters also mentioned gun policy. “Something needs to be done to limit the number of guns and rifles available in society. 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. This potential delay has some voters feeling uneasy.

“I just want to know. Just do it. Like, to be honest, I voted for who I voted for. But I just want someone to win and do it,” Cutri said.

“I’ll probably be a little nervous just because of, you know, the weight and severity of it all,” Austin Robinson said.

Leo Saltsevich hopes that the wait will not be long. “I expect it to take at least a couple of days. “I hope it’s not much more because it’s hurting our country.”

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