The polls are open today for the Los Angeles city elections, which means Angelenos are going out to vote. We asked students, faculty and staff on campus why they voted.
![“As a citizen, it’s my duty to vote." Dr. Jane Bayes, professor of political science at CSUN.](https://sundial.csun.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/257bb08f-abf5-4b21-a0a5-41229fb568af-650x368.jpg)
Dr. Jane Bayes, professor of political science at CSUN.
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![“It’s the one chance to have your voice be heard -- to make a difference.” Oscar Valdovinos, sophomore biotechnology major at CSUN.](https://sundial.csun.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/24df028c-4ecb-42c2-85e8-3c64540e944a-650x368.jpg)
Oscar Valdovinos, sophomore biotechnology major at CSUN.
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![“I think it’s important to be involved in the community and politics running our country." Cat Carrigan, IT worker at CSUN.](https://sundial.csun.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/19ef7d7b-c88b-480d-b2b1-81242b014c90-650x368.jpg)
Cat Carrigan, IT worker at CSUN.
If you’re interested in taking part in this year’s March elections, polls are open until 8 p.m. More information, including a list of candidates and ballot measures, can be found on the Los Angeles city clerk’s website.