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    Brockton election results, polling places, what motivated voters?

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    BROCKTON – The public library on Brockton’s west side was packed Tuesday morning with residents eagerly waiting to cast their Election Day votes. Residents said the outside parking lot is rarely this full. At least 20 people arrived before the doors opened at 7 a.m.

    “This election is important for so many reasons,” said Brockton voter Becky Miller.

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    Many voters showed up to participate in the presidential race, citing issues ranging from abortion rights to marriage equality to the state of the economy.

    Supporters of both candidates said that they voted considering the country’s economy and that the respective candidates would help improve the declining economy.

    “I’m 30, I really want to buy a house, and I want the economy to improve,” Brianna Bamford said outside West Middle School.

    “We just want the welfare of the country,” said his mother, Doreen Bamford, 56, who said she was a Trump supporter.

    Both women said they were excited to vote for their friend Bridget Plouffe for the Ninth Plymouth District State Representative seat.

    Voter Gary Dolan, 68, said he doesn’t want to see Trump in the White House again.

    “Trump cannot be trusted,” he said.

    Voter Ann Murray, 61, said women’s rights were a priority for her.

    “I’m voting for Harris because I can’t stand Trump,” Murray said.

    The lines at West Middle School were long but calm. Brockton resident Suehay Almonte, 44, said she didn’t have to wait long.

    “It’s nice to see,” Almonte said of the turnout. “It’s just empowering.”

    Almonte was with 20-year-old Syrah Woods, who said she voted for Harris and “all the way blue” to protect gay marriage rights and reproductive rights.

    Mass voting questions

    Voters discussed a variety of interests on the state’s five ballot questions; More than usual number of referendum questions for Massachusetts. Each question received mixed reviews from Brockton residents; Some said they changed their decisions at the last minute.

    “The tip issue, I think I changed my mind on that this morning,” Dolan said on Question 5, which requires restaurants to pay their employees the state minimum wage rather than mostly tips.

    The Bamfords own a breakfast restaurant and have worked in the service industry for many years. Both said they voted no on Question 5.

    “The salad will cost $30 so they can pay their employees,” Brianna Bamford said.

    For Ann Murray, 61, her answer to Question Two, which would eliminate the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement, was an emphatic yes. Murray said he has four nephews who are all teachers, and they are “tired of teaching to the test.”

    “I hope this situation goes away for the children and the teachers as well,” he said.

    Woods and Almonte said they support Question 3, which would give rideshare drivers the option to form a union. The rapid rise of the ride-sharing industry means drivers need protection, the women said.

    “This is a career that’s really taking off,” Woods said.

    “This is a new world,” Almonte said.

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