On November 2 local Clintonville polling stations were bustling with long lines of people waiting to cast their votes. At the local Glenmont School, some people waited a half hour or more before making their decisions.
An event like this only happens every two years in this country when people can decide who the new Governor will be, among many other positions.
There has been a lot of hype and a lot of political commercials and influence leading up to this event. Many people at the voting stations did not seem to be very impacted by the ploys of politicians this year though.
One voter in line, Nate Hayslip, said “Oh my gosh I am so tired of those political commercials on TV. They get so old.”
He also added “I don’t really care who wins this election, but I know two things, I am excited for those commercials and ads to be over, and I know I am not voting for Ted Strickland.”
Another voter, Brandon Johnson echoed similar sentiments. “Ted Strickland is a terrible governor. I am going to vote for John Kasich. Ted Strickland is an idiot.”
Johnson also said “I will say though I think the current state of Ohio’s economy and job situation is not Strickland’s fault. I think the situation would be the same no matter who was governor.”
Johnson continued and said “We are going to see a huge swing in control of the House of Representatives, yet I can guarantee that we will not see any problems being solved.”
He also said “I wish whoever is voted into office would really be able to make some changes in the state. The loss of jobs and the high unemployment rate are so sad to see. Hopefully there will be changes in house leadership that will help our state government achieve bigger things.”
The voting line was filled with people of all different backgrounds and ages. There were several volunteer workers helping voters find their places and cast their votes.
One of the poll workers, Amy Schmidt, said “There have been so many people out today. It is great to see so many people here making a difference.”
She also said “I have been a volunteer at this local poll for many years now. I can say I am excited by the number of young people that turn out. It has gotten better over the recent past.”
Schmidt continued to say how she was glad that people were getting out to vote and help make a difference in the local community.
She also said “I hope that people vote yes on issue four. I really would like to see our local school libraries receive better funding to help our children in the future. Libraries are such important community centers and so vital to our youth I hope the issues passes.”
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