Locals react to Presidential Debate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Presidential Debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump took place Tuesday night at 6 p.m. MST/9 p.m. EST.

It was hosted by ABC News and was also be simulcast on NBC.

Some locals shared what they were looking for when hearing from both candidates as some topics were the economy and the nation's security.

"Everything they are talking about is everything that I am concerned about, and definitely looking into for my own perspective and family, and so...yeah, everything is being put out on the table," said Moses Moreno, a local Democrat who attended a watch party.

Also in attendance was Lynn Pancrazi, who is also a local Democrat, as she shared what she was eager to hear.

"Public education, especially being a public education teacher for many years. I haven't heard for either one of the them on public education," Pancrazi explained.

On the other side of the aisle, local Republicans, Zevaida Ochoa and Aaroon Salyi, said being politically educated does not stop at big debates, but also getting involved locally.

"You better understand what is going on, in your neighborhoods and, you know, people next door, and to get involved," Ochoa expressed.

Salyi shared his thoughts on the candidates' preparations: "I think what I learned is that the candidates were stifled, it seems as though they were very overprepared for this...that they didn't show their true self especially Donald Trump, you know, he really wanted to come at Kamala Harris."

The deadline to register to vote is October 7, with early voting starting on October 9.