‘Roll to the Polls’: Local events push for Election Day turnout [Video]

With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, voters across the area are casting ballots to choose their next leaders, and local groups are encouraging the community to participate.

In City Heights, a group of voters brought their ballots in style, skateboarding, rollerskating, and pushing strollers to turn in their completed ballots. The event, called “Roll to the Polls,” was organized by Alliance San Diego, with Itzel Magandachabez leading the effort.

This election holds special significance for Magandachabez, as it’s her first as a U.S. citizen.

“I’m super excited to be a first-time voter,” Magandachabez said. “Being able to naturalize during such a momentous election is really pivotal for me. I’m just excited to do this with my community and in a celebratory way.”

About a dozen people joined the event, making their way to the nearby voting center at Mid-City Community Gym.

“We wanted to invite community members on all kinds …