it's primary election day here in Delaware and citizens across the state have flocked to their local polling places to cast their ballots in the coming hours Democratic and Republican candidates will be determined for an array of positions opening various races that will conclude this November uh parks are a big thing you know Keeping Up Appearances and making sure the equipment's better uh playground equipment Etc in the county parks and finding the right people to get into the police academy and through the police academy to bring us up to that 400 plus strong for Michael Rodriguez of nework the primary election is about local issues Rodriguez highlighted his desire to elect leaders who maintain our state parks and allocate taxpayer money responsibly within our counties to him these topics are the ones that feel most approachable directly and immediately improving quality of life for other voters like Donna beltz of Newcastle November's presidential race loomed heavy overhead when casting her ballot belts expressed a desire to platform candidates who would focus on an array of topical National issues well I'm about the immigrants and all the people coming over the border and the prices of food and things regardless of political affiliation one sentiment rang true among voters of all backgrounds today I think it's important to vote in every election whether it be a school board or primaries or the general election because uh the old saying from when I was younger well if I don't vote I can't complain the Democratic process truly is a privilege and it's exciting to see so many delawarians playing an active part in it like And subscribe for more Delaware news [Music]