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DCP Response 185

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

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It was a primary, and my mother and I went in together. I hurried toward the Democrat table and she turned toward the Republican table. One of the volunteers called out her name and said (judgementally), “Your daughter’s a Democrat?!” for all to hear. My mom turned to me and said milldly, “Are you a Democrat?” I said “Yes. Are you a Republican?” “Yes.” We both continued on our way, I was so proud of how cool my mother was.
FIRST NAME: Annie AGE: 63 TOWN: Hopewell
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DCP Response 186

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

DCP Response
The first time I voted I had a strong memory of my father who wore a suit when he went to vote. He was an immigrant and a “blue collar” worker. Wearing a suit meant it was impotant to him. And he dressed in a suit every time he voted.
FIRST NAME: Albert AGE: 74 TOWN: Rocky Hill
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DCP Response 187

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

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The first time I voted was probably in elementary school. I was in 2nd grade and I was voting for the student council president, vice president, and secretary. Luckily, my friends had older siblings running for each position so I just voted for them. Only the one running for secretary won, though.
FIRST NAME: Adyant AGE: 12 TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 148

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

DCP Response
Being a good citizen means taking care of your own while also putting effort towards caring for your community and environment.
FIRST NAME: Madeleine AGE: 18 TOWN:
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DCP Response 149

Why is voting important to you?

DCP Response
Voting is important to me because I get the choice to be present in the process of living in democracy, and also to give my opinion on who I want to be my leader.
FIRST NAME: Erjana AGE: 18 TOWN: Fort Lee
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DCP Response 150

What do you remember about the first time you voted?

DCP Response
I remember waiting in line for a very long time and being nervous.
FIRST NAME: Allan AGE: 18 TOWN:
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DCP Response 151

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

DCP Response
The main challenge facing democracy today are women’s rights and gun rights.
FIRST NAME: Madeleine AGE: 18 TOWN:
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DCP Response 152

Why is voting important to you?

DCP Response
Contributing to society and good people in power.
FIRST NAME: Dhwani AGE: 18 TOWN: East Brunswick
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DCP Response 153

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

DCP Response
Main challenges facing democracy are the inequalities people are being faced by and also some cases of corruption.
FIRST NAME: Erjana AGE: 18 TOWN: Fort Lee
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DCP Response 154

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

DCP Response
The main challenges facing democracy today are that people are receiving many polarized views and the presence of various political perspectives.
FIRST NAME: Swathi AGE: 18 TOWN:
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