The New Hampshire primary vote happened on Tuesday, with Donald Trump winning on the Republican side and Bernie Sanders for the Democrats. This was the second state to vote for presidential candidates - the first being Iowa, where Ted Cruz won Republicans and Hillary Clinton eked out a win on the Democratic side. With so many people voting, it's easy to think your vote doesn't count. But many people in New Hampshire still went and hopped in the voting booth to cast their ballot. We stopped by polling places in Nashua and Hooksett, New Hampshire and asked voters why they decided to come out and vote. These are their reasons.
Anthony, 21
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I didnt want to be like ugh, I want something to change and then not make it change not actually be a part of making stuff change. I didnt want to just sit back and hope that things get better.
Shanna, 20, and her mother, Diana
2 / 13
Its my first time voting, so I wanted the experience. - Shanna I just need a change. Thats it. And this is the way to do it. - Diana
Carolyn, 22
3 / 13
So someone who I dont want to win doesnt win.
Yamil, 20, and his father, Enrique
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I just wanted a change for the country. Thats really it. - Yamil Every four years I do my voting, and Id like a change also. - Enrique
Everton, 22
5 / 13
I think its important that the youth should vote in America. I just feel like I had to come out. Civic duty, I guess?
Jorge, 32
6 / 13
I just want to see a good president, somebody who does a little better than others. Were in debt, bad, and there are a lot of things going on. I also came because I want, not medical but recreational, marijuana because its creating a lot of jobs in the four states that its in right now and a lot of people are making money. The person I voted for, hopefully, does that job because we need work. Theres no work in the United States. Theres work in certain places, but we need work. Weve got families to feed and not a lot of jobs out here.
Jay, 35
7 / 13
Its my civic duty, I guess.
Erin, 26
8 / 13
I want a better future for my children.
Southern New Hampshire University students
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I came out to vote today because I wanted to be part of the process and see how it worked, because I never voted before. - Richie, 19 I came out to vote because New Hampshire is such an important part of the election, so I figured I might as well contribute. - Alex, 20
Danielle, 18
10 / 13
Ive been excited to vote for as long as I can remember. This is the first year that Im eligible to vote, and its the first year of the primary, so thats super exciting because its really important to get your vote out there. Because it really does count.
Calvin, 21, and Luke, 20
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First time voting, and theres just a lot of excitement around it, so why not? - Calvin Id say the same thing: It was the first time voting. Were in college. And my mom actually just became an American citizen, so its her first year voting, too. Definitely a great time. Luke
Reagan, 18
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I voted because its my civic duty.
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