TOLEDO, Ohio — A local organization was hard at work on Sunday trying to get people who normally wouldn't vote to perform their civic duty.
This year's Souls to the Polls was hosted by the non-profit advocacy group the Movement.
The purpose of the event was to make sure every voice is heard in an election especially those of the people who normally wouldn't vote.
Undecided voters like Arlinda Capello say deciding on who to vote for is a challenge for her.
"A lot of people need to look at the issues itself and I'm not one of those political people. But I know I have to do what I got to do,” said Capello.
Capello is exactly who workers at Souls to the Polls are looking for as they help people who want to get their voice out do just that.
Souls to Polls has been taking place for decades, originally as a way to get churchgoers to the polls on the final Sunday before Election Day.
Organizers say getting people to the polls is just as important as ever.
"This Souls to the Polls turnout is absolutely amazing. Everyone coming out to vote early is amazing," said Celeste Smith with the Movement. "There are a lot of important issues on the ballot. The presidential election is important. We're just glad to see the turnout."
Organizers say they make the voting process less intimidating by bringing in food vendors, all in an effort to encourage people to vote.
Voters all had different reasons for coming out on Sunday but all said making your voice heard is the most important thing.
"It's good to see everyone out here and at least, you know, representing our country. There's a lot of young voters out here,” said voter Stefanie Hall.
"I just wanted to vote for the right thing. Everybody equally. No one's better than no one. We're all one,” said voter Edgardo Duran.
Democrats historically have dominated early voting because of outreach efforts like Souls to the Polls, but this year, local Republicans say they made a big push to their supporters to get out to the Early Vote Center.
The Lucas County Republican Party plans to reveal an update on their efforts on Monday morning.
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