Congressman Nick Langworthy visits Elmira and encourages voter turnout for former President Donald Trump at the polls
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Congressman Nick Langworthy stopped by the White Eagle Club in Elmira on Saturday afternoon as part of his "Get out the vote" campaign to increase voter turnout in the region and boost votes for former President Donald Trump on Election Day.
Langworthy also had other local and state leaders speak out at the rally for their cause before himself. They also talked about their candidacies and hot-button campaign topics.
"We've got to take our country back and common sense needs to be restored," said Langworthy. "We have the opportunity to do that on Tuesday and with your help, we're going to get it done."
Some of the issues brought up by speakers included inflation, crime, and immigration in New York State and countrywide. The candidates and leaders urged their supporters and community members to think about these things and take to the polls to vote for Donald Trump.
"People understand that these are not just conservative or Republican issues, they're American issues, they're New York issues and that's resonating with each party and it's about time we start to get back to that," said Mike Sapracione, the New York republican Candidate for the United States Senate. " And, the way you start that, right off the bat, is it's important to bring President Trump back as our 47th President."
Mayor Dan Mandell of Elmira also showed face and sparked another conversation at Langworthy's rally. Mandell brought up something that will appear on the back of the ballot. Proposition One, the New York Equal Rights Amendment.
"Another thing else I want to bring up, is Proposition One," said Mandell. "That proposition, you have to vote no. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing so, please tell everybody. I'm out there telling everybody, vote no on Proposition One."
Attendees cheered along with each speaker throughout the event. Each politician's message was all the same, however. That was to go to the polls and vote on Tuesday, November 5.
"There is one way to fight back," said Langworthy. "Vote. And get everyone you know out to vote and every family member and every kid that turned 18 to get out and vote. People shed blood for this right. You can't complain if you're sitting on the couch and not doing something about it."
There are only a few days left until election day. The local and state politicians at Langworthy's "Get out the vote" rally aimed to bring attention to their campaigns, hot topics, and encourage support for Trump.
Today, they've also encouraged voters to cast their ballots and make the change they want to see.