Election Volunteering

Jada Thomas

Mr.Hussey

Am.Hist

During my election day volunteering, I walked around my neighborhood before going to my polling place. I heard a lot of megaphones,promoting the candidates that were running, and it kind of reminded me of the Hunger Games, the way the car was riding down the street, yelling out the big important message. I then went to a recreation called Dorothy Emanuel and it is located in the 50th ward. There are quite a few polling places around my house. When I got there I looked around at the giant pieces of pink paper on the wall. I also spoke to some of the people who were outside of the polling place promoting the candidate of their choice. I met a lot of everyday people, who are interested in the common good of their community. The experience I had kind of took me by surprise, honestly because I didn't really think that people took voting that serious unless it was for the President of course. It made me feel important to be involved in an election in Philadelphia. My experience was also a learning experience. I definitely learned that not everybody wants to talk, even if they are sitting around doing nothing. I don't really have any questions about elections, but I would like to know why can't people vote from home. Why can't they download an app or call in there votes. I think that would be an interesting way to advance voting technology