Political views vary among candidates for Hong Kong's district council elections. But many are said to share one goal: vote for peace. Others saw this political event as one way to quell the months-long unrest in the city.

This year's district council elections in Hong Kong gained unprecedented attention, and candidates wanted to ensure enough presence throughout the day. Tuen Mun Candidate Junius Ho, who was attacked during a campaign event earlier this month, called for the restoration of peace in Hong Kong.

"I would appeal to everyone in Hong Kong, for those who disagree with violence, and disagree with all these destructive events happening in Hong Kong, they should come out and use the sacred vote to vote for those people who are in favor and support a constructive society," Ho said.

Ho's opponent, Lo Chun-Yu, believed it's time for voters to say who should be in place to end protest violence.

"We need to ask where the violence comes from. The violence comes from our system in Hong Kong. You see that the resources are not evenly distributed. Many poor people are suffering in Hong Kong," Lo said.

Officials registered a significantly higher turnout this year, as opposed to the district council vote in 2015. Following nearly six months of protests and escalating violence, voters are more eager than ever to choose the right person to represent them in their respective communities.

Political and social welfare became a growing concern among Hong Kong residents. Some said, "it takes more than one cold day for a river to freeze three-feet deep." They hope this election will help people win the response they need from the government.