The Duval County Supervisor of Elections

Office
105 E. Monroe St. Jacksonville, FL 32202

FEATURE ARTICLE
CONTACT:

For Immediate Release

Jack Kolodziejski
Public Relations Practitioner
(904) 5678962
jackkolodziejski@yahoo.com

Presidential Debate Sparks Local Interest

Jacksonville, FLA, (Oct. 28, 2016) On a windy October day, siblings Anna and Olek
Kolodziejski were sitting on their couch at home, fully captivated by the last presidential debate
between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump. Both University of North Florida students were
wrapped up in fuzzy, red blankets. There was total silence other than the candidates speaking.
Both Olek and Anna knew how much was at stake with this election.
Olek, a 17-year-old freshman, and Anna, a 27-year-old senior, are both majoring in
engineering. Both feel the results of the election will affect their student debt and their future
career opportunities. Olek got up to get a glass of water. As the debate goes on, rigging comes
up.
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Do you really think this election is rigged? asks Olek.

Who knows, anything is possible, says Anna as she stretches her legs.
They begin to discuss who protects their votes, specifically, the Duval County Supervisor
of Elections Office.
Greg Clark, director of outreach for the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office,
said the integrity of all votes will be protected no matter what.
100 percent of the ballots will be counted fairly and accurately, Clark said. It doesnt
matter if the voter chooses Dr. Jill Stein, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump or Gary Johnson. What
matters is that the process captures the will of the people.
The Duval County Supervisor of Elections promotes fairness and equal opportunities for
everyone to vote. It also reminds citizens that they should exercise their right to vote so laws and
policies fairly represent their needs and wants.
Both students said they are skeptical about election results, whether it is on a local or
national level. Anna, the elder sibling, who has voted before, understands the importance of
participating in local elections, which leads to changes in national ones. Olek, her brother,
although not old enough to vote, said voting is a privilege. Educating himself through journals
and podcasts, he understands the issues and the outcomes possible.
Its important for kids my age to understand the problems our country is going
through .so when it is our time to vote, we can make a positive impact, says Kolodziejski.
The Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office includes links for kids to explore on
their website including learning about the U.S Constitution, history of elections, the supreme
court and more.
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As the debate ends around 11 p.m., both students ponder about the future of the election
process and what they can do to change it or gain more trust in it. The oven alarm goes off and
the aroma of spinach pizza fills the room. As they sit down to eat, they continue to discuss the
debate until the clock struck midnight.
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