On Election Day for this year’s primaries, the Norwood News took to the streets to see who the polls were favoring— state Sen. Jeff Klein of the 34th Senate District and once the co-leader of the Independent Democratic Conference who’s been in office since 2005, or Alessandra Biaggi, the new progressive Democrat.

In Morris Park, a stronghold for Klein,  campaign signs for Klein were abundant with some homes displaying several in their yards, but not one was spotted for Biaggi. Of the eleven people that the Norwood News spoke to in Morris Park, three expressed their devotion to Klein. One Bronx resident of 23 years mentioned that Klein “likes to help Spanish people”, and another Klein supporter said, “He seems to be the person who knows more. I don’t want anymore de Blasio progressive crap.”

Two Morris Park voters made it known that they were upset by Klein’s past actions pertaining to his involvement with the IDC, which led them to vote for Biaggi. One woman, who did not mention how her vote was cast, was on the fence. “He does a lot for the area, but I also support the women running,” she said.

Similar results were seen in Woodlawn, where Klein seemed to have a little more support. “He’s very good around here. He listens to your problems,” a longtime Woodlawn resident said. Several Biaggi supporters handing out literature were told by police officers to move across the street from a polling site.

Klein and seven other breakaway Democrats are facing primary challenges for having been a part of the IDC, which many critics charged it favored Republicans as it allowed them to control the Senate’s agenda. Klein disbanded the IDC in April amid pressure.

More voters certainly leaned with Klein, though many voters said it’s more complicated than that. “A lot of people are mixed. They’re crisscrossing their statewide tickets,” said Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, who was outside P.S. 83, a designated polling site, before heading inside.