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November 4, 2008

May Museum Rancho San Rafael Park – 9.15 a.m.
By Florence De Vrye

Aurora Delarosa voted at the May Museum in Rancho San Rafael Park this morning. Photo by Florence De Vrye The area around the museum was almost empty on this Election Day. Outside, a group of people offered free coffee to the few voters who showed up on this cold morning.

But the wintry weather did not chill Shannon Cassidy’s enthusiasm for her first election. She left the polling place with a big smile.

“It was the first time I could vote, said Cassidy, an 18 year-old Republican. “I was really excited and it is a good feeling that for the first time my voice counted.”

Aurora Delarosa came to vote at the museum because she said that she believes that the country needs a change.

“I need to do that for my kids,” said Delarosa, a Democrat from Reno. “I don’t want them living in a country like this one. The best thing I can do is voting today because my voice can change something.”

Katherine Hills agreed.

“Our country needs a change,” said Hills, a Democrat from Reno who voted for Obama today. “The country needs to review those old laws especially about the financial regulation if we want the country’s economy to be better off.”

Early Tuesday morning, McQueen High School
By Zack Madonick

The cold weather and snow could not stop voters this morning at Robert McQueen High School. Although not crowded, many people came to vote for who they believed should be in office.

The atmosphere was one of excitement and the word “change” was in the air. It was apparent that there were voters for both presidential candidates.

“I voted for McCain because he has a long history in Senate and in Congress, and on top of that he is a very decorated soldier,” said John Howitt, 38, of Reno.

Although there were differing opinions on who should be in office, everyone agreed that there will be a change in the future.

“I believe that there is going to be change either way,” Howitt said.

Bartley Ranch — 10:10 a.m.
By Jared Lowell

People rushed from their cars into the old schoolhouse to cast their votes on this cold, windy morning.

Inside, things had settled down from the early morning rush, but you could still feel the excitement of the election from the voters. Many even brought their children along for a first hand look at the voting process.

One of those very excited voters left the school house smiling and holding his daughter’s hand.

“There was not one particular issue local or otherwise that brought me here I am just really excited about this election. This country hasn’t had an election this important in many years and the outcome will bring significant changes with it,” said Jack Fleming a 42-year-old Democrat.

Fleming voted for Obama.

“I really hope he wins,” he said. “I think he can do a lot to get this country back on its feet.”

Another Obama hopeful, Rachel Thorn, a 20-year-old independent, was full of smiles because she was a first-time voter.

“I am so happy I was able to vote in this election because it is such a big deal and I am a huge Obama supporter,” Thorn said.
“I voted for Obama because I think he has the interests of my generation in mind and he wants to stop the war. I don’t think McCain cares as much about the younger generations and all the debt we are inheriting.”


Northwest Library, Robb Drive – 9:05 a.m.
By Chris Coleman

Cheryl Sprague voted at the Northwest Reno library. Photo by Chris Coleman.There was a chill in the air and a light dusting of snow could be see on the near by foothills surrounding the library.  Inside the building felt like the calm before the storm; poll workers eagerly waited for the crowds to start piling in.  Voters were in and out, quickly, without having to wait in line.

Cheryl Sprague came out of the library and was headed back to work.  “I came down to vote for Barak Obama”, said Sprague, a Democrat from Reno.

Sprague was also interested in the local issue regarding Washoe County Schools.  “I would rather see our schools get the money than the prisons,” she said.

“I voted for Obama,” said Adrian Hicks, an independent from Reno.

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