What voters really think as ads flood NY’s 22nd District

Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC News)-- Candidates for New York's 22nd Congressional District are making a final push to reach voters on Election Day. Republican Congressman Brandon Williams and his opponent, State Senator John Mannion, spent the campaign season vying for support, placing ads to capture voter attention and address issues in the community.

As local voters were interviewed at the Liverpool Library, it became a place for thoughts on political advertisements. Some, like Emily Cunningham, believe the advertisements are deceptive and don't give the entire picture.

"I would say that things are taken out of context, and, in terms of people talking about some of the things that they're saying. I don't agree with those ads. And I see the bigger picture," said Cunningham.

Cindy Griffith finds the recurring advertisements annoying and ineffective.

"After a while, they're extremely annoying. And I don't think they can do what they're trying to do and persuade people," said Griffith.

Others, like Stephanie Baron, are turned off by the divisiveness.

"When I was growing up, I don't remember political ads, whether it be for Congress or a president being so divisive," said Baron.

As Williams focuses on law and order and Mannion emphasizes affordable health care, their advertisements aim to appeal to emotions.

Despite not being well received, these advertisements have the potential to influence voters.