Central Kentucky residents made their voices heard on Election Day. In-person voting at a location in southwest Lexington was brisk Tuesday morning.
A line of 50 or so voters stood outside the Beaumont Library at mid-morning. When asked, most said they opted to vote today because it’s traditionally when they cast a ballot or it fit best into their schedules.
Alex Martin worried how this election might be viewed by young children. “I think it’s been a little disheartening, as a teacher as well, I’m pretty passionate about democracy and our civic duty and I think it’s been a really sad example for a lot of children on what our country looks like and how we go through this process,” said Martin.
Martin said the election has pushed people to a breaking point and many are just worn out. She noted there are people in her generation disillusioned and hoping for something different.
Morgan Logan, also a teacher, said the barrage of political advertisements didn’t play a role in her decisions at the poll.
“That’s not how I base my decisions off of, so no one is going to win me over on an ad, so I like to turn the volume down or switch the channel when ads come,” said Logan.
18 year old Will Hord cast his first vote today. He said it gave him a good feeling to go out and vote, even during a time of great division.
“Politics right now is so polarized that. It’s just a big election for everyone. So, if you really want to make a difference you just got to go out there and let your voice be heard,” explained Hord.
Wayne Logan said Americans have a right to vote, something not found in all parts of the world and they should take advantage of that opportunity. He said the wait in line was not too long, about 25 minutes.
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