Only a few hours remain before the polls close for the day.
But right as the polls opened up, local candidates were out bright and early to greet voters.
“Most of the voters that I’ve been talking to are excited to be out here today, I feel like they feel it’s a very important election, and they’re doing their civic duty,” said Pennsylvania State Senator Dan Laughlin.
“I think that energy, that spirit is good and I think it’s positive for us at the end of the day,” said Jim Wertz, running for Pennsylvania State Senate.
City of Erie Mayor Joe Schember accompanies voters to the polls
Of the different races, one that could be close is the battle for the state senate’s 49th district seat between Republican incumbent Dan Laughlin and Democratic challenger Jim Wertz.
Laughlin has been touting his standing in the Pennsylvania Senate, and his record throughout his eight years there.
Wertz transitioned from his role as the Erie County Democratic Party chairman, where after helping others lead campaigns, he’s built one of his own.