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'Vote like your country depends on it': Democrats and Republicans host Get Out the Vote rallies

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Neighbors are still flocking to the polls before early voting ends on Sunday, and both sides of the aisle are rallying in the final days.

Democrats

Erie County Democrats on the phones to encourage neighbors to get to the polls
Erie County Democrats on the phones to encourage neighbors to get to the polls

Erie County Democrats hosted a rally Saturday morning on Seneca Street in Buffalo. They then spent the day at the phone banks, urging neighbors to get to the polls.

"There was a tremendous amount of energy in our office, that's what we hope is going to get us over the finish line," said Jeremy Zellner, Erie County Democratic Committee Chairman. "We always have a strong ground game and it's really critical that people join us between now and Tuesday."

They then left for Erie, Pennsylvania to canvass in support of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Republicans

Republicans posing for a photo at Get Out the Vote rally in Niagara County
Republicans posing for a photo at Get Out the Vote rally in Niagara County

In Niagara County, several elected officials called on neighbors to have their voices heard, including Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, GOP Chairman Rich Andres, Senate GOP Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and Assembly Candidate Paul Bologna.

"Tuesday, we're going to be there to elect Donald Trump our president," said Senator Ortt. "You have to get out and vote like your country depends on it because it does. If you've already voted, God bless you and thank you for that."

You can find more information on voting online here.