California voters had mixed emotions about the outcome of the 2024 election, with some celebrating President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and the passage of Proposition 36, while others were less enthusiastic. One voter expressed satisfaction with the defeat of tax-raising proposals and the message it sent to the state government. However, another voter expressed disappointment at the loss of Vice President Kamala Harris and the potential impact of the election results on women’s rights and freedom. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the state’s commitment to defending constitutional principles and maintaining a strong relationship between state and federal governments. At the polls, voters shared varying opinions on affordability and quality of life, with one voter expressing concern about the harsh penalties proposed in Prop. 36. Overall, voters expressed a desire for more competent candidates and better political leadership in the future.
A poll worker informed The Epoch Times that voting machines experienced technical difficulties, causing delays in the voting process.
Voters who had received their ballots in the mail were able to drop them off without waiting in line.
Eric Check, a 46-year-old agricultural equipment operator from Merced, cited the economy as the driving factor behind his decision to vote for Trump in the 2024 election after abstaining in 2020.
Check expressed concerns about inflation and rising prices, stating that “The price of everything has gone up.”
California voter Eric Check said the economy and border security were the most important issues in the 2024 election. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
Check suggested that cutting government spending and reevaluating priorities would be beneficial for the country.
He emphasized the need for a focus on essential matters rather than giving money away for free.
Check also believed that Trump would be better suited to handle border security and address challenges posed by adversarial governments such as the Chinese Communist Party.
“We need defense. We need protection,” Check stated.
