Candidates for congressional delegate make final pitch to voters

Excitement and anticipation is in the air at the polling sites this Super Tuesday as voters make their voices are heard this general election. There's been a steady pace of voters coming out to the polls since they opened earlier this morning. And election officials are saying it's definitely been much busier than the the primary in August that saw a low voter turnout.

KUAM News spoke with some voters on what got them motivated to cast their ballots today and with some candidates in the high-profile race for congressional delegate.

The central villages were just as lively as those up north, as supporters starting this election day showing up for their candidates. And we caught both candidates in the race for delegate making their final waves and pitches to voters.

Incumbent James Moylan was in Mangilao, saying, "I'm very happy with my team. Of course, hindsight I would say 'I wish I did this or that.' But it's about moving forward. So with my team here we can do that right away. We are ready to work and ready to work for the people of Guam in protecting our nation and the people of Guam, as well."

And his challenger, Ginger Cruz, was in Tamuning, where she shared, "I am crossing my fingers. I am so hopeful that we are going to see a good turnout today from all the different sectors on Guam so they can vote for their future and we can give ourselves hope that things can change and that we can do more for the people  of Guam."

And voters didn't waste time, making sure their voices were heard at the polls and showing up to the polling site at John F. Kennedy High School. Tamuning resident Braulio Bermudez said, "I try to come in and make sure that my vote counts. I am always motivated to do that."

A neighbor in Tamuning, Paul Lazarra, added, "It's been going pretty well. We've had already a hundred votes just for our precinct alone. It does seem like a lot of people are coming in."

And Freddy and Emeilina Steven told KUAM News, "It's my honor and privilege. Guam has really been good to us. We want to continue the good work that some people are doing. But please put in the right people. A lot more can get done."

This election is no doubt a pivotal moment for many across the island.