Candidates address supporters in Pennsylvania ahead of Election Day

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Monday, November 7, 2022
Candidates address supporters in Pennsylvania ahead of Election Day
Election Day is quickly approaching and all eyes are on Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Election Day is quickly approaching and all eyes are on Pennsylvania.

Candidates and their supporters made several stops across the region.

Actress Kerry Washington partnered with Black Voters Matter in Philadelphia, speaking in the Logan. She voiced concerns over key issues impacting midterm elections.

"There's stuff on the ballot in this election that is vital to the survival to this country," said Washington.

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The battleground state could very well determine which party wins the Senate.

Dr. Mehmet Oz was in Washington Crossing, Bucks County; Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman were in Newtown, Bucks County; and Doug Mastriano was in South Philadelphia.

"I worry we brought our children into this world at a time where they have fewer opportunities," voiced Shapiro.

"Each of us has a responsibility to get off the sidelines to get in the game and to do our part," he added.

Mastriano addressed a room of supporters in South Philadelphia.

"On day one, we'll become a law and order state. Philadelphia, you'll see me move hard on criminals here," Mastriano said.

Candidates voiced concerns over democracy, crime, and one of the most important issues for voters, according to an ABC News poll, the economy.

"What is it that we need to do at the federal level to give job creators the confidence they need to grow our economy," asked Oz.

Abortion is also a critical topic in this election.

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"Dr. Oz believes local political officials should be part of the decision," said Fetterman.

Maine Senator Susan Collins discussed abortion during a roundtable with Oz.

She believes there should be exceptions and that the decision should be made locally by the state and between a woman and her physician.

In Pennsylvania, polls open at 7 a.m. on Election Day.

New Jersey's polls open the earliest in our region, at 6am.

In Delaware, polls open at 7 a.m.

All polls close at 8 p.m.

You may still vote as long as you are in line before then.