DeKALB – Tuesday, Nov. 8 is election day for the midterm elections. This means Illinoisans will be able to cast their votes for governor, congress and local positions regarding Illinois politics. NIU students discuss the importance of midterm elections.
Sophia Durbin, a sophomore mechanical engineering major at NIU, interviewing on Friday near Williston Hall on campus. (Philip Arduini | Northern Star)
Sophia Durbin
Are the midterm elections are important?
“Yeah.”
Why do you think that they are important?
“It’s our right as citizens of the United States to be able to vote for what we want. If we’re not voting, then you don’t really understand, like, the privilege of living in this country.”
Julian Carranza, a freshman computer science major at NIU, interviewing on Friday in the MLK Commons. (Philip Arduini | Northern Star)
Julian Carranza
Are Midterm Elections Important?
“I think so”
Why do you think that they are important?
“If we get a new governor, Illinois could probably improve on some stuff.”
Anything you’d like to say to non-voters?
“Just kinda look into it. Maybe you’ll find something that’ll make you want to actually go out and vote.”
Mike Figueroa, a freshman business administration major at NIU, interviewing on Friday in front of the Student Center. (Philip Arduini | Northern Star)
Mike Figueroa
Are Midterm Elections Important?
“Yeah because I feel like someone has to call out the shots.”
Are you going to be voting in this year’s midterm?
“No, I’m not voting.”
Why are you not voting?
“I wouldn’t know what to vote for. It’s kinda just like whatever happens, happens.”
Migi Quinones, a senior computer science major at NIU, interviewing near the commuter parking lot on Friday at MLK Commons. (Philip Arduini | Northern Star)
Migi Quinones
Are Midterm Elections Important?
“I believe they are just for the one race for governor, everything else I don’t really care too much about.”
Are you going to be voting in this year’s midterm?
“I’m still on the fence, probably not because I’m not too informed about any of the politics. I’m just focused on school right now.”
