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Rota High poll: Lizama a favorite to win
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Posted on Nov 01 2008
A poll recently conducted by American Government students from Rota High School showed that retired judge Juan Lizama is favored by Rota voters.
Eighty-six registered voters were polled on who they would vote for the congressional delegate to the U.S. Congress. The survey, conducted Wednesday, Oct. 29, focused on four highly trafficked locations.
The project affords the students opportunity to gauge public sentiment on Rota had the election been held on Oct. 29. In addition, the students were able to have hands-on experience in conducting a poll, according to Eusebio Hocog, American Government teacher.
As the first-ever election survey conducted in the community by Rota High School students, there were reservations.
“At first, we were hesitant, but as we progressed further into the survey, we became more eager,” said Viony Hocog, a senior.
Sixteen students participated in the two-hour survey and found the experience rewarding.
“I believe that this survey we conducted helped us both educationally and socially. We were able to open up to the community and learn how to conduct polls,” said Denn Manglona, a junior.
“It was unbelievable that Lizama garnered the highest percentage,” said Antonio Barcinas Castro, a senior, when the tally was completed.
“I was surprised that Luis Crisostimo didn’t place as high as I expected,” said Jayville Manglona, a senior.
The sample size was 6 percent of the 1,365 registered voters.
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