Honesty, fairness and truth were some of the key values East Maitland pre-voters were keeping in mind as they headed towards the polls on Wednesday morning.
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The East Maitland pre-poll saw three of Paterson's seven candidates, Meryl Swanson MP (Labor), Brooke Vitnell (Liberal) and Angela Ketas (Informed Medical Options Party) greeting the early voters.
The Mercury asked the voters what the most important issue to them is this election.
In the news:
Michael Dunne from Thornton said defence is on his mind.
Margaret Dunne said truth and honesty are most important to her.
Cameron Wright, a Labor volunteer, said the most important thing to him heading into the election is integrity, truth, transparency and workers rights.
David Lyne said the most important thing to him is to retain Scott Morrison, because "I think he's done a wonderful job during the pandemic, bush fires and floods".
Kim, who did not wish to say her last name, said fairness is the most important thing for her.
Annette Maher, a volunteer for the Informed Medical Options Party said stopping vaccine mandates is what's important to her.
Pre-polling is open for those unable to vote on Saturday until Friday, May 20.
Where to pre-vote in and near Maitland
- East Maitland: Living Hope Maitland Church of Christ, cnr Garnett Rd & Mitchell Dr - May 16-19: 8am-8pm; May 20: 8am-6pm.
- Rutherford: Maitland City Salvos, 1A Bunning Ave - May 16-19: 8:30am-5:30pm; May 20: 8:30am-6pm.
- Kurri Kurri: Kurri Kurri Senior Citizens Centre, 132 Barton St - May 16-19: 8:30am-5:30pm; May 20: 8:30am-6pm.
- Cessnock: Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, 198 Vincent St - May 16-19: 8:30am-5:30pm; May 20: 8:30am-6pm.
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Chloe Coleman
Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Contact her on chloe.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Contact her on chloe.coleman@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
