WHAT VOTERS SAID TUESDAY

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■ “We have another half of Norcross it seems nobody thinks about.” — Dan Clancy, speaking about the racial and socioeconomic diversity in Norcross

■ “I wanted to make my voice heard. I always try to vote. Given the current political climate, it’s important to get out and vote regardless of what’s on the ballot.” — William Tinkler, a lawyer from Brookhaven

■ “I think (the campaign season has) been kind of mild. Mary (Norwood) doesn’t seem very combative. She doesn’t seem to be your typical politician. I think that’s nice. Politics in America seem really divisive. They don’t have to be.” — Clint Billingsley, a partner in a Midtown restaurant

■ “I don’t like the direction of the politics in the country right now. I’m trying to do my part to be more informed.” — Mallory Cary, a graduate student from Brookhaven

■ “The closing of the Peachtree-Pine shelter, that tore me up. We have too much money, with all these studios, for anyone to live on the street.” — Lolita Lumpkin of Atlanta’s Westside

■ “I get my convictions from the Bible. Caring for children, born or unborn.”

— Katherine Carrera of Smyrna

■ “You can’t complain about (DeKalb County’s sales tax issue) if you don’t vote for it. I want to have a say in it.” — Jeff Rice, a medical device salesman from DeKalb County

■ “Make it a safer place for the kids. I really hope that’s what she’s going to do. And get rid of all these criminals.” — Charlie Wright, who was campaigning for Mary Norwood at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fairburn Road

■ “I don’t think Keisha (Lance Bottoms) is ready for it, but I’ll have to vote for her if there’s a runoff. She understands the city’s problems at least.” — James Hodo, a disabled veteran from southwest Atlanta, who was trying to pick between Vincent Fort and Ceasar Mitchell in the Atlanta mayor’s race

■ “It could be a replay

(of the 2009 Atlanta mayor’s race between Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed). But it might not. That’s the thing — so much of this depends on turnout.” — Robert Harris, a retiree from southwest Atlanta who voted for Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Atlanta mayor’s race

■ “I think (the DeKalb County sales tax issue is) something that needs to be done. We need to go ahead and do the work that’s outlined.” — Lynn Johnston, a retiree from Brookhaven

■ “I just want them to keep pushing to be more inclusive, especially with the police force.” — James Wentz, a Midtown Atlanta resident

■ “Homelessness, wages, schools ... so many.” — Ernestine Butts, who was campaigning for Mary Norwood at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fairburn Road, talking about the biggest issues to her in addition to crime

■ “I’m looking for someone who is going to do good for the community. I’m a Democrat, and I’m just not going to vote for a Republican.” — Lillian Rainwater, a retiree from southwest Atlanta

■ “I want someone who can get in there and help out immediately — help the police, help make our country better. And Vincent seems like he’s doing a pretty good job.” — Lee Smith, a former security officer from southwest Atlanta