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PALMER TWP., Pa. – Election Day is here and many are casting their ballots to make sure their voice is heard.
Polls are open for voters in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
69 News Reporter Sydney Kay spoke to voters in Northampton County about the importance of the midterms and got a behind-the-scenes look at the other side of voting: mail-in ballots.
A single-file line was seen outside of the Palmer Township Kiwanis Youth Center Tuesday morning.
It continued to grow but once the clock hit 7 a.m., they quickly made their way inside and came back out with an “I Voted” sticker knowing they exercised their right to vote.
“It’s the lifeblood of our democracy… It’s your right, it’s your duty,” said Patti Brettell.
With a lot on the line for both parties in Tuesday’s election, voters are making sure their voices are heard.
“I think this midterm election is probably one of the most important midterm elections we’ve ever had,” said Michael Purvis Sr.
Voters at this polling place may have voted for different candidates, but they can all agree on one thing: campaigning has been nonstop across all platforms.
“Between the mailings that come in every day and the text messages and the phone calls,” said Dan Brettell.
“I’ve been getting the texts, I’ve been getting the calls,” said Purvis.
Not knowing fact versus fiction of the ads, Dan Brettell says he believes it’s causing more division.
“I’d rather see ads that are factual based that are stating what they stand for rather than attacking their opponents,” said Brettell.
Over in Easton when the polls opened, election officials got to work pre-canvassing mail in ballots inside the Northampton County Government Center.
It’s where outer envelopes of mail-in ballots are verified, recorded, and prepared to be counted, which gives workers more time to identify issues.
Whether it’s putting their time in to help the system or showing up to cast a ballot, Purvis says it’s crucial to vote if you want to see change.
“They feel the effects of what could happen if you don’t vote, so they know if you go out and vote, you know, it’s going to make a difference,” he said.
Polls will be open until 8 p.m. Tuesday night for both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Voters are encouraged to double check that they have the correct polling place before heading out the door.
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