Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC News) — The Panasci Family Chapel at Le Moyne College opened its doors at 6 a.m. to voters who arrived at a slow but steady pace.
One of the voters who arrived within the first hour was Daphnie Moody, originally from Jamaica, who currently resides in Dewitt.
After Moody scanned her completed ballot, she had time to consider how important voting is not only for her but also for the community.
“I’d say it’s our duty to do something for your country,” Moody said. “We have to vote. We should vote.”
But for Moody, the effects of the election don’t stop after someone casts their vote. She acknowledged the tense and anxious feeling that comes along with the election process. Moody said she also feels discomfort about the days that follow Election Day.
“I’m kind of afraid now, kind of nervous about what might go on,” Moody said.
The Panasci Family Chapel polling site is open until 9 p.m.
Video Transcript:
Andrew Watson: When the polling sites opened this morning, voters slowly but surely arrived to cast their ballot at the Panasci Family Chapel. One voter, Daphnie Moody who is originally from Jamaica, arrived at the polling site within the first hour of the polls opening. After casting her ballot, Moody reflected on the importance of exercising her constitutional right.
Daphnie Moody: “I’d say it’s our duty to do something for your country. We have to vote. We should vote.”
Watson: However, like many voters, Moody struggled with the idea of making such a big decision on the ballot. She expressed her anxiety about the result of the election.
Moody: “I’m kind of afraid now, kind of nervous, about what might go on.”
Watson: Despite her concern, Moody feels that there has never been a more crucial time for unity and civility.
Moody: “If each person votes for who you want to vote for, you don’t have to vote for the same person. And you must get along.”
Watson: With about 30% of Onondaga county’s voters casting their ballots early, the county still has work to do to determine the results of the election.
For Democracy in Action, I’m Andrew Watson, NCC News.