“You have to be disciplined. There has to be a certain temperament, you know, associated with leadership,” he said.

He said his main issue was democracy and that Jan. 6 distanced him from Trump.

-Max Augliaro

At the polling place at Our Lady of Victory Church in Pocono Township, Pia LoSanio said it was busier than in the past. A Democrat, she said her main issues were women’s rights and the character of candidates.

Republican greeters Karen Parekowski, Karen Scapiliati, Nicholas Chapogas and Ayden Finley reported Tuesday evening that for the most part everyone was nice, but that there was one incident earlier where someone was yelling at them . They also said that at 7 a.m. when the polls opened, the queue was heading towards the parking lot.

-Max Augliaro

Terry Reichard and Stephen Reinheimer voted for Donald Trump at Mount Eaton Church in Ross Township, naming immigration and the border as key issues.

Reinheimer also discussed foreign policy, saying “we need someone strong” and who other countries will respect.

Also in Ross Township, Raven Hnedak voted for Kamala Harris, saying “abortion was huge for me” because pregnancy would be high risk for her due to endometriosis.

-Max Augliaro

“It’s very important to me because I just got married, so same-sex marriage and women’s rights are very important to me,” said Kimberly Smith, voting at the Hughes Library in Stroud Township.

“I hope Kamala wins, but there are a lot of things that I support financially with Trump…I’m very torn because I’m a registered Republican, so it’s difficult, it’s new,” she said. she declared.

“I look forward to seeing our rights protected, that’s the priority.”

-Emmanuelle Pierre

Stroudsburg voter Ira Jolley said he voted for Kamala Harris for the “sense of calm” she would bring, as well as positive economic changes and her commitment to the rule of law.

“I look forward to our nation remaining calm and moving forward, and just thinking about the future,” he said.

Monroe County voter Ira Jolley explains Harris vote

Video: Harris voter in Stroudsburg says she will bring calm, positive economic change and a commitment to the rule of law.

-Emmanuelle Pierre

Jorden Haviland said he was voting for Donald Trump and wants to see lower prices and a more secure border.

“Personally, I feel like I was better off under the Trump administration than under the current administration,” he said Tuesday afternoon outside the polling station at Koehler Fieldhouse at the University of Texas. East Stroudsburg.

He said he hoped “everyone would remain calm about the results and accept them as they are.”

Monroe County voter Jorden Haviland explains Trump vote

Video: A Trump voter in Monroe County hopes to see lower prices and a more secure border.

-Emmanuelle Pierre

The Worthington family of Hawley exercised their right to vote today. Cindy and Allen Worthington went to the polls with their sons, Evan and Sean, who were voting for the first time.

Cindy Worthington cited the national economy as likely the most influential factor in her vote. “I hope that whatever the outcome, the situation will improve,” she said of the economy.

-Pierre Becker

“It’s your duty and you should vote to keep this country strong and vote for the Constitution. I believe in the Constitution,” Raymond Moyer said after voting at the Park Street Complex in Honesdale.

Adam Sabato of Honesdale commented after voting, “The presidential election is the most important election because it decides our future for the next four years. We must try to choose the best solution. I have been voting since I was 18. I hope more people vote, especially young people. They are our future and will make the biggest difference. »

-Pierre Becker

James Brennan, voting in Honesdale, where he is chairman of the borough council, said: “I think it’s very important that we all fulfill our civic duty and vote.”

Honesdale poll official John Golden said turnout was steady through the first few hours, which is typical of a presidential election.

-Pierre Becker

THE Gratitude Bus arrived in Stroudsburg on Election Day, driven by Stephan Cesarini, a 1995 Pleasant Valley graduate.

“Gratitude is the most important thing to remind people of today. There is so much division and criticism, and people forget how much we have,” he said.

Cesarini, now based in New York, has been traveling the country for years, asking everyone who boards the bus what their dream is. Conversations usually don’t turn political. Signs on buses encouraging voting are only temporary.

“It’s a big day. But I think she’s going to win,” Cesarini said, referring to Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

“I believe in institutions,” he said. “I believe that even if Trump were elected, everything would be fine. The rule of law, I believe. I think things are going to be a lot darker and more divisive under this man’s leadership, because he’s not out to unify people. It’s clear.

-Kathryne Rubright

As of 4 p.m. Monday, 26,149 mail-in and mail-in ballots had been received by Monroe County, about 82 percent of those sent.

In Pike County, 14,354 ballots (88%) were received and 8,949 (91%) were received by Wayne County.

Across Pennsylvania, election offices had received 1,830,246 ballots as of Monday afternoon, about 83 percent of those requested by voters.

Registered Democrats accounted for 1,014,744 ballots, Republicans 602,601; and third-party and unaffiliated voters, 212,901.

Polling stations will be open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you’re in line at 8 p.m., stay in line to vote.

Enter your address here if you need to find your polling location.

Absentee and absentee ballots must be received by your county elections office by 8 p.m., the time polls close for in-person voters.

If you still need to return a ballot, it is too late to return it by mail. Bring it to your election office or drop it off in a drop box before 8 p.m.

More: Where to Return Absentee and Mail-In Ballots in Monroe County

From the White House to the state House of Representatives, Pennsylvanians have important decisions to make in this year’s elections. Check out the voter guide for a look at some of the most crucial races on the ballot.

Voter’s Guide to the 2024 Presidential Election

According to the State Department, here is the schedule for vote counting and certification:

• November 5: Election workers will begin counting mail-in ballots at 7 a.m. on Election Day and in-person ballots when polls close at 8 p.m. Election workers will continue counting in-person and mail-in ballots through the next day.

• November 8: The Friday after Election Day, counties begin their official election survey. During this time, counties “reconcile” their votes by ensuring that the number of voters recorded as having voted in each precinct matches the number of ballots counted in each precinct. Election workers also verify the eligibility of provisional ballots and process all eligible provisional ballots, among other tasks.

• November 12: Counties are required to submit their unofficial results to the Department of State.

• November 22: Counties must complete the risk mitigation audit prior to certification.

• November 25: Counties must certify all election results to Secretary Al Schmidt, who will then certify statewide election results after review.

• December 11: Governor Josh Shapiro must sign Pennsylvania’s certificate of verification.

• December 17: The Electoral College meets in Harrisburg to vote for president and vice president.

How many voters are allowed to go to a polling place at the same time?

If you plan to vote in person in Pennsylvania, you may have to wait in line even if election traffic is not very busy. Under Commonwealth election rules, no more than 10 voters will be allowed to visit polling stations at a time. Everyone else must queue outside the polling station.

In 2020, the average wait time was just over 16 minutes, according to the Movement Advancement Project.

Pennsylvania law could create long lines at polling places

–Shane Brennan