“How do political ads influence the way you vote?”

“I really get angry about political ads. I think they should be banned. I’d rather see open political debate than a paid ad.”

Nicholas Campbell, Bangor

“More than likely I’m not going to vote for someone who’s saying a lot of negative stuff.”

Pat Ray, Winterport

“They don’t. I go mostly by the way I was raised… The ads are trash.”

Kathleen Ames, Bangor

“They really don’t. To me they’re a nuisance.”

Samuel Sergi, Hampden

“A lot of them are giving negative answers, which I don’t go for.”

Harold Gallagher, Bangor

“I think most people have good common sense and can see who’s the good guy and who’s the bad guy.”

Richard Wiley, Bangor

“They really don’t. I assess the candidate on his or her own words, exact actions, and follow-through.”

Carol Mandzik, Winterport

“Quite honestly, it usually affects me negatively.”

Rachel Ferguson, Bangor