By james art 
Starr, who asked WHQR to provide only a short name, has now voted twice — first in 2020, then this year he finally found a break in his busy schedule on Election Day. Star’s main issue in this election is general freedom.
“Like everyone can live the way they want in this country, because that’s the cool part of this country.” I’m from Morocco, so things are not the same there. So there are many things that are cool about this place, it’s just that everyone can be themselves and live the way they want. So that’s important to me,” Starr said.
The star did not want to say who he voted for.
Mackenzie voted for the first time. She returns to Garner, her hometown, to vote with her sister. She said her main issues are respecting the military and veterans — and American unity.
“I want our country to stay together. I don’t want to be separated. I just want what is right for our country,” she said.
McKenzie said she voted for President Donald Trump.
Sarah just moved to North Carolina this year from South Carolina. Votes for the second time.
She said she couldn’t vote early because she was out of town. She is concentrating on the North Carolina presidential and gubernatorial races this election year.
As for moving to the state and finding out how to vote, she said, “There were a lot of resources for that. A lot of people contacted me telling me where to go so it wasn’t that annoying to be honest. It was helpful.”
Sarah said it’s an honor to be an American voter and she’s excited to participate on Election Day.
John Lustenring said he waited until Election Day because he doesn’t believe in early or mail-in voting. Compared to Starr, Mackenzie, and Sarah, he’s a long-time voter.
“I’ve heard too many horror stories in the different states I’ve lived in, so I’d rather come and know I’ve voted in person,” he said.
John’s main issues are the economy and then “for my nieces, probably women’s rights and them having access to specific health care that they need.”
He said he did not want to reveal who he voted for “because I live in a mixed-party building and have neighbors and friends who vote in different ways.” But he added: “You can probably figure it out.”
Polls close at 7:30 p.m. Photo ID is required. You can view your polling place here.