Anton Ivashov, 21, Staten Island, Student

For Anton Ivashov, a Democrat that originally supported Bernie Sanders, the negative turn of the elections was not the only reason that prompted him to vote for the first time in the upcoming election. In the process of paying closer attention to the political process for presidential elections, he realized there was a need for reform in local elections.

Ana Meza, 26, Admissions Counselor

Ana is voting in the election because she believes as a person living in the USA, it is necessary to take part in voting. Originally registered as an independent, Ana is neither leaning left or right in this election. Rather she is choosing based on certain issues that the candidates have talked about that she agrees with, such as gun control and education.