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By Carley Bonk, Point Park News Service Angela McDonnell has been fulfilling her duties as Judge of Elections in her hometown of Ligonier, Pa., for over a decade. But this midterm election in particular carried weight, she said. “The turnout has been excellent,” McDonnell said. “Today’s midterm affects the national picture. There’s been a great interest and seriousness surrounding the... Read More

By Tia Bailey, Point Park News Service “This is insane,” was heard often from voters as they stood in a line that wrapped around the inside of Epiphany Catholic Church. The voting stations at the church overflowed with eager voters — most of whom were students. The increase in young voters was predicted, but many there were surprised at the... Read More

By Mitchell Drake, Point Park News Service Small waves of hopeful voters floated into the South Side Market House this morning despite the heavy voter turnout predicted for this midterm election. The long historic hall was mostly only populated with kitsch fall décor and the smiling faces of volunteer poll workers. The hall lacked signs, fliers or campaign advocates promoting... Read More

By Christiana Cates, Point Park News Service Voters gathered today at the Municipal Building in Monroeville to participate in the General Election which serves Ward 6 District 9. Voters assembled themselves in a room with the two lines reaching out into the lobby. At 1:15 p.m., the location was mildly crowded, with voters moving toward the seven machines resembling black... Read More

By Megan McKenzie, Point Park News Service On a rainy Election Day morning at 9 o’clock, voter turnout at the No. 4 Engine House on 1324 Forbes Ave. in Pittsburgh was shockingly scarce. This year’s midterm election is estimated to have one of the highest voter turnouts for those under 35 years old in Pennsylvania’s history. Observations at this polling... Read More

By Geoli Yeager, Point Park News Service At about 3 o’clock the polling place at the EMS Training Center was quiet. Autumn leaves danced around the small concrete parking lot as the wind blew strongly. Many people came through going in and coming out 10 minutes later with “I Voted” stickers on their shirts. Experts are predicting this midterm election... Read More

By Max McAuley, Point Park News Service The line of voters coiled within the basement of Epiphany Church of Pittsburgh this afternoon to vote in the midterm election. This midterm election has received more attention than those in the past, particularly from young voters in Pennsylvania who created a registration record for the state. Epiphany Church services students at Point Park... Read More

By Davion Traylor, Point Park News Service At the Victory Temple church located in Penn Hills, there was a high turnout of voters talking about the current government. Many people were in good spirits, believing that this could be the election where things could turn around for the better part of the future. Donovan Gibson, 18, of Penn Hills was... Read More

By Cole McCarthy, Point Park News Service On Election Day, many new registered voters will be deciding who they want to lead their state for the first time. The Church of the Epiphany at Washington Place and Centre Avenue, right next to PPG Paints Arena, was crowded inside earlier today with about 200 citizens hungry to make a difference for... Read More