Slow and steady pace for southern polling sites

The south was smooth sailing as voters slowly trickled in to cast their Decision 2024 ballots. Acting Governor Josh Tenorio cast hi ballot in his home village of Talo'fo'fo on Super Tuesday morning. 

"I think we underestimate voting a lot," he shared with KUAM News at the precinct. "I've been seeing the trend of low voter turnout, and I really think that we need to pause and recognize that a lot of people from our own island sacrifice their lives so that we can vote in a free election."

Tenorio has also already made it known that he plans to run for Adelup in two years.

Other voters shared why they felt it was important to hit the polls, with Charlene Ngirarois from Talo'fo'fo sharing, "So excited about the vote this year. This was...wow!" Asked if the voting process was smooth and if she experienced any process hiccups, she said enthusiastically, "No. It was smooth because I already knew who I wanted to vote for because I like to research."

Another Talo'fo'fo neighbor, Keilani Naputi, described the pace by saying, "Slow and steady - A little bit more than the primary so it looks like it's going to be a great day."

And an anonymous voter said, "One vote counts, so it doesn't matter if you think that because your voice can be heard. You have to come out and do your duty and select those that you think will make a difference."

Jared Roberto, who lives in "God's Country", said, "My dad's been a strong supporter for voting, and he's always on me to come down. So that's what started it. But my wife and I have been more involved in politics and so I am here to exercise my right."

It's been a good time in the south as many took the opportunity to vote.