Trump has now beaten out Harris in the 2024 Presidential Election. As of now, he has ended with 277 electoral votes to 224, Trump has won. Trump also took the popular vote about 71.9 million votes to Harris’ 67.1 million. How do high school seniors, who recently turned 18 and were eligible to vote, feel about the election? What were their opinions that entered the ballot?
6 different seniors who were old enough to vote at this election were interviewed. I was able to get their differing opinions on the election and how it felt to vote for the first time. Here are the results:
Nick Gerstner
How was your experience being able to vote for the first time?
SO FIRE!! I felt independent and empowered!
Who did you vote for and why?
I proudly voted for Donald J. Trump because he stands for my values and I stand by his policies. He will provide a greater future for our country and take America back to make it great once again!
Cannon Hadfield
How was your experience being able to vote for the first time?
This is my first time voting and it was really cool to have that input and to have my voice be heard.
Who did you vote for and why?
As I looked through the ballot I picked the one that I felt aligned with what I believed the most, it made me feel more important and good to have my voice be heard.
Corbyn Hansen
How was your experience being able to vote for the first time?
It was amazing.
Who did you vote for and why?
I voted for Donald Trump because I align with his policies more than Kamala Harris’ policies.
Joey Covey
How was your experience being able to vote for the first time?
It was a little bit overwhelming at first. There is a lot on the ballot and I wasn’t familiar with all the people and things. It made me realize I wasn’t as poised in politics as I thought I was.
Who did you vote for and why?
I wrote in RFK because he is more moderate than the other two candidates.
Tim Shumway
How was your experience being able to vote for the first time?
It was incredible.
Who did you vote for and why?
I voted for Trump so I can more easily afford a candy bar, buy housing in the future, and so that my niece won’t have to play against men in women’s sports.
Cameron Pyrah
How was your experience being able to vote for the first time?
It was kind of exciting, being able to make an impact and learn more about politics.
Who did you vote for and why?
I voted for Kamala Harris because I couldn’t morally vote for Trump.
Throughout our Timpview seniors who were eligible to vote, there are many different feelings and opinions. Overall they felt excited to be a part of something bigger, and have their various opinions presented. It is interesting to see how the youth of our nation feel about politics and the presidential election. It is important to start young and vote for political candidates like these Timpview seniors did because we are so lucky to have that privilege and say in our nation, we need to use it!
