With Election Day just around the corner, early voting was available at Pierce College in Building 600.
Pierce had voting stations from Saturday, Nov. 2 to Monday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. where community members could vote.
Undeclared major Oswaldo Jimenez found the process of early voting easier than expected.
“It was different than I thought, especially because it’s my first time voting,” Jimenez said. “I thought it would be a little bit more old school in a way but it was electronically and it was easier and friendlier for me to use.”
Jimenez wanted to use his voice.
“I voted to make my voice heard. So I hope that it is, and that the candidates and the propositions benefit the people,” Jimenez said.
Community member George Paler thought it was convenient to vote at Pierce.
“I like the process of early voting, and I like Pierce because I live down the street, so it’s really convenient for me to come here,” Paler said.
Paler added that he dislikes mail-in ballots but likes the ability to vote a few weeks before the election which makes it more convenient for people.
Alexander Miranda, a community member, believes people should vote so they can have a voice in the decisions that are made.
“Early voting is the way to go because you get to securely put in a vote in a drop box and get to track it and know your ballot is counted and it is better than mailing in a ballot not knowing if it ever gets there,” Miranda said.
Paler believes his vote can help the election.
“By being counted, that’s how it helps the election, make sure that as many people come out and vote for whatever issue that they feel is the most important. That’s how we express our opinions,” Paler said.
Karen DiBiase said voting is a way to help make a change.
“I think it’s important to support your views, and if you don’t vote, you should not argue or complain about something that’s not going your way,” DiBiase said. “Voting is your way to make a change and make your opinions known.”