He noted that the Covid-19 pandemic is forcing people to adapt and adjust to “the new norm.”
“Of course, in this election year, the interaction is tough. As elected officials or as candidates, we do have to interact with our constituents,” he said.
The CNMI community remains a community that wants to ensure the safety of all of its members, he added.
He said visiting homes to campaign is a lot less extensive compared to previous elections, given the social distancing directives.
“Many residents and residences practice social distancing religiously. I do as well,” he added.
But regardless of the present conditions, Castro still encourages constituents to exercise their right to vote.
He said, because it is a midterm election, voter turnout is expected to be relatively low.
“But in regards to the issues that we’re dealing with now, this is a very important midterm election. I’ve stressed that every time I’ve gone out to the community and told them that in these times that we are in now, you still have to vote; it’s a privilege.”
Even if some of his constituents are not voting for him, Castro said it is important to go out and vote.
“I just really want to urge the constituents that are out there — if they haven’t voted yet, please make time to go out and vote, [whether] they want to vote early or wait for election day” which is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
