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

He said his most important issue is democracy and that January 6 alienated him from Trump.

-Max Augugliaro

At the polling station at Our Lady of Victory Church in Pocono Township, Pia LoSanio said voting was busier than in the past. As a Democrat, she said, her main issues are women’s rights and the character of the candidates.

Republican poll greeters Karen Parekowski, Karen Scapiliati, Nicholas Chapogas and Ayden Finley reported Tuesday evening that mostly everyone meant well, but there was an earlier incident where someone yelled at them. They also said that there was a line in the parking lot at 7 a.m. the morning the polls opened.

-Max Augugliaro

Terry Reichard and Stephen Reinheimer voted for Donald Trump at Mount Eaton Church in Ross Township, citing immigration and the border as a major issue.

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

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

-Max Augugliaro

“This is very important to me because I’m newlywed, so same-sex marriage and women’s rights are very important to me,” said Kimberly Smith, who voted at the Hughes Library in Stroud Township.

“I hope Kamala wins, but there are a lot of things with Trump that I support financially… I’m very hurt because I’m a registered Republican, so this is hard, this is new,” he said.

“I look forward to seeing our rights protected, that’s number one.”

-Emmanuella Pierre

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

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

Monroe County voter Ira Jolley explains Harris vote

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

-Emmanuella Pierre

Jorden Haviland says he will vote for Donald Trump and wants to see lower prices and a safer border.

“I personally feel like I’m doing better under the Trump administration than the current administration,” he said Tuesday afternoon outside the polling place at East Stroudsburg University’s Koehler Fieldhouse.

He said he hoped “everyone stays calm about the results and accepts them as they are.”

Monroe County voter Jorden Haviland explains his Trump vote

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

-Emmanuella Pierre

Hawley’s Worthington family exercised their right to vote today. Cindy and Allen Worthington went to the polls with their sons Evan and Sean, who were first-time voters.

Cindy Worthington stated that the national economy was probably the most influential factor in her vote. Regarding the economy, he said, “Whatever the outcome, I hope it will be better.”

-Peter Becker

“This is your duty and you must vote to keep this country strong and you must vote for the Constitution. I believe in the Constitution,” Raymond Moyer said after voting at the Park Street Complex in Honeysdale.

Adam Sabato of Honeysdale commented after casting his vote: “The presidential election is the most important election because it determines our future for the next four years. We should try to elect the most appropriate one. I’ve been voting since I was 18. I hope more people, especially young people, vote. They They are our future and they will make the biggest difference.”

-Peter Becker

“I think it’s very important that we all do our civic duty and vote,” said James Brennan, who voted in Honeysdale, where he is the county council president.

Honeysdale poll worker John Golden said turnout was steady in the first few hours, which is typical for a presidential election.

-Peter Becker

Thanksgiving Bus Led by 1995 Pleasant Valley graduate Stephan Cesarini, he arrived in Stroudsburg on Election Day.

“Gratitude is the most important thing that people need to be reminded of today. “There is so much division and finger-pointing that people forget how much we have,” he said.

Cesarini, who now lives in New York City, traveled the country for years and asked everyone who got on the bus what their dreams were. Generally, conversations do not reach political dimensions. Signs on buses encouraging voting are only temporary.

“This is a big day. But I think she will win,” Cesarini said, referring to Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

“I believe in institutions,” he said. “I believe we will be fine even if Trump is elected. I believe in the rule of law. I think things will be much darker and more divisive under this man’s rule because his goal is not to unite people. “This is very clear.”

-Kathryne Rubright

As of 4 p.m. Monday, Monroe County had received 26,149 mail-in and absentee ballots; about 82% of votes sent.

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

Election offices across Pennsylvania received 1,830,246 votes as of Monday afternoon; this number was approximately 83% of the votes requested by voters.

Registered Democrats cast 1,014,744 votes, Republicans 602,601; and third-party and unaffiliated voters, 212,901.

The polls will remain open between 07.00-20.00 today. If you are in line at 20:00, stay in line to vote.

Enter your address here If you need to find your polling place.

Mail-in and absentee ballots must arrive at your county election office by 8 p.m.; Polls are also closed to in-person voters.

If you still need to return your ballot, it is too late to return it by mail. Bring it to your election office or put it in a mailbox by 20:00.

More: Where to return mail-in absentee ballots in Monroe County?

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

2024 Presidential Election Voter Guide

According to the Department of State, the timeline for vote counting and certification is as follows:

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

• 8 November: On the Friday after Election Day, counties begin their official work on the election. During this time, counties “reconcile” their votes by ensuring that the number of voters recorded as voting in each precinct matches the number of ballots counted from each precinct. Election officials, among other duties, check the eligibility of provisional ballots and process all eligible provisional ballots.

• 12 November: Districts are required to submit their unofficial results to the Secretary of State’s Office.

• November 22: Counties must complete a pre-certification risk limitation audit.

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

• December 11: Governor Josh Shapiro must sign Pennsylvania’s Certificate of Determination.

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

How many voters are allowed to be in a ballot box at the same time?

If you plan to vote in person in Pennsylvania, you may have to stand in line even if voter traffic isn’t very heavy. According to the federal election rules manual, no more than 10 voters will be allowed in polling places at a time. Others must wait in line outside the polling place.

The average wait time in 2020 was just over 16 minutes. Movement Development Project.

Pennsylvania law could create long lines at polling places

–shane brennan