ROCHESTER, NY — Election Day is underway. Ahead of the big day, News10NBC took to the streets to find out the issues that matter most to local voters.

The economy and inflation were the main concerns of many. “The economy is probably the biggest one, with inflation,” Clay McNitt said. “I’ve noticed the prices have gone up and I know each side is saying what they’re going to do. But it all depends on whether they want to do it and if they don’t just say it. »

Another voter echoed these concerns, saying, “The economy and the prices of everything. Everything from food to accommodation. I mean, it’s all ridiculous. So that’s my number one problem right now.

Zach Cutri, a student, said, “Our county is completely divided these days. On the one hand, it’s all about Trump. One side is about Kamala. And I want my low gas prices back. I’m sorry, but this economy is crazy. And a broke student. I can’t even go shopping. »

Some women say reproductive rights are a top priority. “Women’s rights are probably the top priority. I have a daughter and it is very important to me that her body and her rights remain hers, just like mine. So that’s probably number one for me,” Courtney Winslow said.

Deborah, another voter, said: “We women should be able to choose what to do with our bodies. At the end of the day.

Voters also mentioned gun policy. “Something needs to be done to limit the amount of guns and rifles circulating in the community. I think it’s the biggest threat to life in general,” said Margarita Gomez.

McNitt said, “I think there absolutely should be universal background checks. But I also don’t think the government should be able to take away our guns.”

When the polls close on Election Day, we may not know right away who our next president will be. This potential discrepancy makes some voters anxious.

“I just want to know. Do it. Honestly, I voted for who I voted for. But I just want someone to win and make it happen,” Cutri said.

“I’m probably going to feel a little anxious just because of the weight and severity of it all,” Austin Robinson said.

Leo Salcewicz hopes the wait won’t be too long. “I expect it will take at least a few days. I hope it’s not much more than that, because it’s hurting our country.”

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