LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Voters in Southern Indiana on Tuesday were not just voting on the next president but also their next governor, US Senator and several other local races and many came out to participate in democracy.
In Clark County, election officials at the Rock Creek Community Center said there had been an issue with a paper-scanning ballot machine, that was quickly replaced and election officials got things running smoothly again.
WAVE News did not see any issues at that precinct while there, we reached out to the Clark County Clerk about what happened but have not heard back.
Voters at that precinct who were there later in the morning said they were happy to be voting and exercising their right to vote.
“I always vote, I never skip a chance to vote,” Pam Maples said.
“We vote in every election cycle that we possibly can,” John Porter said.
Over in Floyd County at the Georgetown Elementary School a voting center, a steady stream of voters had come to cast their ballot throughout the day, including Sheila Schroering.
“It’s my civic duty I really put a lot of stock in the vote, and I think it’s important that everyone has a voice,” Schroering said.
Voters said they had a smooth, positive experience, one using an I-polling system for the first time.
“I love the computer thing where you don’t have to sit there pencil in the ballots,” Phillip Middleton said.
Voters had different issues and viewpoints at the top of their minds while casting their ballots. One seemed to stand out the most.
“Mostly the economy,” Schroering said.
“The economy was probably number one on our minds,” Porter said.
While many have their minds on the presidential race, Hoosiers were also thinking about their next governor.
“Their voice is very strong in our state, and I think it’s important to vote for who best represents you,” Schroering said.
While the national polls in the presidential race are neck and neck, many Hoosiers, like Schroering, said they were ready to see the process of democracy play out.
“It’s going to be a nail-biter, but we plan on sitting in front of the TV most of the night,” Schroering said.
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