BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Election Day is underway in Kern County, with voters making their way to polling locations and dropping off ballots across the county.<\/p>\n
At the Kern County Elections Department in downtown Bakersfield, there was a steady stream of voters Tuesday morning. Some dropped off their ballots from their vehicles, while others walked up to turn them in.<\/p>\n
For voters like Isaias Manriquez, the cost of living is one issue weighing on his mind this election.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want somebody in place that\u2019s going to do right by the California people,\u201d Manriquez said.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Ihde said her work in education has made school funding an important issue for her.<\/p>\n
She also sees voting as an opportunity to take action on the issues she cares about.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf people are passionate about change, about costs coming down, about where the funding is going, they need to get out and be heard,\u201d Ihde said.<\/p>\n
Both voters encouraged others to make their voices heard by casting a ballot.<\/p>\n
Polls in Kern County are open until 8 p.m. Voters can find their polling location and additional election information at KernVote.com.<\/p>\n
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