By Grey Hadden
Nevada is a battleground state with voters having a profound effect on the 2024 presidential election. Some voting College of Southern Nevada students are contemplating what they want and need for the future.
Recent polling data shows a close race for the presidency between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, making every vote in battleground states like Nevada increasingly important for the electoral-college decision.
CSN student Joshua Spillett says, “Even one vote could make all the difference between the state going to Trump or Kamala.”
Oz Chun, a student at CSN, says, “Political participation at all levels is incredibly important. In an election where the future president will be dealing with countless global conflicts and domestic issues, it’s crucial we pick the right one.” Chun wants the next president to focus on the affordability of groceries and housing, the Palestinian genocide, education and gun control. Chun wants Gen Z voters to “[Turn] out… and show that we can create a sustainable future.”
The Nevada Secretary of State’s voter registration records show that as of Oct. 1 there are 213,824 Nevadans between the ages of 18 and 24 registered to vote, many of whom will be voting for the first time.
According to CSN’s 2020 student body profile, approximately half of enrolled students are within the 18-to-24-year-old demographic.
CSN student and first-time voter Jahniya Gibson is excited to finally be able to cast her vote. She wants a president who is trustworthy, loyal, smart and responsible, and she hopes that the next president will focus on right-to-choose, climate change and the economy.
Mackenzie Yardley, a CSN student, says her hopes for the future include, “A strong secure border, [an] affordable life, low taxes and ending the wars.” She wants a strong president who, “Doesn’t bow down to peer pressure.” Yardley cites her family as being her reason for voting.
Nevadans can register to vote up until election day on Nov. 5. They can register online, by mail, at the DMV and in-person on the day they vote. Information on how to register to vote can be found on the Nevada Secretary of State website.
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