After participating in the first poll of the 2016 campaign, eighth period voters chose the candidate they’d support based on prior knowledge they have received. 27 students total contributed their opinions.
44.4% of the voters chose not to support any candidate, due to lack of knowledge about the candidates’ platforms. Voters aligned with the idea that their “vote will be based on policies and attitudes of the candidates. Without knowing the candidates' platforms or ideas, [they] cannot pick a candidate to support.” Without doing “adequate research,” almost half the voters are not fully aware of the stances of the candidates, and have only followed them on social media. The “need to know about their platforms and visions” is a prominent factor for how the voters want to choose their strongest candidate.
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Coming in with 22.2% of the voters, presidential candidate Kyra Du is leading the polls. Voters believe that “she will bring a new energy to the country and promote diversity.” Popularity and previous knowledge about the candidates have impacted the polls, and presented Du as a candidate that many voters know to be “well-organized and intelligent.” Voters alike support that Du’s “a strong speaker and I trust her viewpoints and ability to lead a nation.”
Kathryn O’Halloran has spread her views through several social media accounts, coming into the polls with 18.5% of the votes. Voters know her as a “smart and well-educated woman, with a strong sense of her values and the policies she supports.” As she continues to impact voters through networking platforms, she has been successful in creating a positive image for her campaign.
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With previous knowledge about the candidate being “truly unique,” Andrew Shiman received 7.4% of the votes.
Falling short, candidates Su Han and Zara Memon both received 3.4% of the votes. Memon is believed to be “a leader figure who is not afraid to speak her ideas. She is very strong-willed and I think she can be a good candidate.” According to one voter, Han professionally presented herself. Yet, they said, “these pictures are the most that I know about the candidates because I am unfamiliar with any of their policies.”
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Finally, Matthew Rones recieved 0% of the vote, showing that he will have a lot of ground to cover over the course of this campaign.
Poll Update - Whom do you Prefer:
By: Abbi Audas
Participating in a recent poll, voters answered several questions that will guide the election and provide insight for where people stand on topics at the beginning of the election season.
Poll Update - Stances on Issues:
By: Abbi Audas
Poll Update - 12/14/16:
By: Abbi Audas
Based upon the recent poll, Kyra Du is leading the polls with 80% of the votes. As the elections first speech, the media wanted to force voters to choose one of the six candidates of the election. Besides Matthew Rones with no votes, others four candidates received one vote each. Voters responded to the poll with strong connections to Kyra’s ideas and how she presented them in her speech. Besides Texas, Wisconsin, Ohio and a undetermined state, the remaining states support Kyra’s platform.
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Kyra had supportive voters that were mesmerized by her eloquently written speech and organized platform. Voters responded to the poll with similar responses. “she effectively portrayed the positive effects of her actions if she was to be elected,” they said. Another voter responded, “Kyra's speech effectively dissected her policy in a way that could be comprehended fully. Her specificity also gave her language a great sense of precision.”
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Su han’s one supporter from Texas enjoyed her attack to GNN and her proposed tax reforms. “She is a fiery, energetic outsides who seeks to help,” they said.
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Andrew Shiman’s one supporter from Wisconsin called Kyra “a close second” and sees him as an unique candidates in the campaign. “While his policies may be somewhat extreme, he is also the only candidate who I feel has policies that will make significant change in society,” they said. This voter is on borders between Shiman’s and Kyra’s policies and plans to side with Kyra if Shiman does not implement a less mainstream plan of policies.
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The supporter of Kathryn O’Halloran from Ohio enjoyed her paralleling America to a “room” and was encouraged by the policies she mentioned. The voter connected with O’Hallorans policies and endorsements by companies that will strongly contribute to her campaign.
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Zara Memon also received one vote in the recent poll from a supporter that aligned with the policies from her campaign. “Her unwilling drive to push our country forward is why my vote goes to her,” they said, “Zara's policies to put environment first and foremost and to strive for a better and greener future is exactly what we believe in as well.”
Voters will next fill out polls on the recent scandals, which could influence voters response to candidates and who they favor.
