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First Time Voters


The Daily Bruin talked to students who are voting for the first time in the presidential elections. Here’s what they said is going to matter most to them in November.

“Other than the fact that it’s my first ... I think (this election is) very important."

Liz Hechtman, first-year biology student

“We do have a say in what happens in our country and our state. ... I have certain things I would like to see happen, and by voting, I hope they would come to light."

Jasneet Bains, fourth-year environmental science student

Graphic by Zhuo Li, Daily Bruin.