In New Hampshire, the state of the first in the nation presidential primary, elections seem to roll in and out with the tides.
But this midterm election is being closely watched because the results could not only change the direction of power in Congress, it could also reveal a shift among voters two years before the next presidential election.
In these waning hours on the campaign trail, candidates for Senate and the House make their final pushes.
Meantime, voters are left considering their options.
And thinking about what issues will get them to the polls on Tuesday.
“Abortion. That’s a big issue for me, for all women,” said Agnes Smiledge of Hampton. “I’m a feminist from my 20s. I totally believe in women’s rights.”
“I would say I would vote because of the economy. I can barely make it, we can barely live. I work hard. I work more than 40 hours and I can’t even make it. I only have one child,” said Judy Gonzales of Manchester.
The race that’s most closely watched is the contest between incumbent Democratic US Senator Maggie Hassan and Republican challenger Don Bolduc.
The close race could tip the precarious balance of power in the United States Senate.
In New Hampshire voters seem most consumed, not by party politics, but by who might be able to turn things around.
“I just don’t like the way it’s going, to be honest with you. A lot of corrupt things going on, I feel,” said Don May of Atkinson.
“Honestly, we’re all in the same economy whether we’re middle class, top class, low class. We’re all trying to survive inflation and everything. It’s hard to make a living in all classes,” said Jade Catizone of Manchester.
The issues driving each voter to the polls Tuesday are different for each person.
But in NH, I found, one thing is common: a lot of people are looking forward to making their voices heard.
“Whatever your voice is, it’s important for you to get out there and get it heard. And people to express themselves. That’s one of the great things about our country, it opens the door for everybody,” said Reuben Taylor-Green of Portsmouth.
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