DOVER — Long lines of people waited to hear what presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg had to say when he spoke Sunday at Dover Middle School, days away from Tuesday's primary.

According to a release from the Buttigieg camp, 1,113 people attended, and after the event, Buttigieg said he was feeling good about the upcoming primary.

"I am encouraged by the energy of the voters and our volunteers, helping to make the momentum we are going to need," said Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana. "But, I understand a lot of people are still making up their minds and we know we have to earn every vote. So we will continue to work hard right up to when the polls close."

Buttigieg has been riding a surge of momentum, doing well in Iowa and hoping for the same in New Hampshire.

"I think a lot of people felt drawn to our message and in particular the ideas of unity and boldness," said Buttigieg. "I think they wanted some evidence that we could actually succeed, and I think they saw that in Iowa. I think we can build a campaign that can draw Democrats, independents and even some Republicans together without compromising on our values. That's the message of this campaign."

So, what will Buttigieg be doing on the night of the primary?

"I will probably do a little bit of nail biting," he said. "I will watch the results come in with close friends and family, and I'll be getting a speech ready."

Buttigieg was introduced by former three-term Dover Mayor Karen Weston, who has endorsed his candidacy.

"I think Pete represents the best qualities of everything we need in a president," said Weston. "He's down to earth, honest and smart."

Weston said she met Buttigieg in the office of Attorney Bill Shaheen, husband of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. She joked that she told him she, as another mayor, would make a good vice president.

"He laughed, but because it was funny, not because he didn't think I would be qualified," said Weston.

"Here in a state famous for thinking for yourself, I want to share a vision of what this campaign is all about," Buttigieg said when he came out. "Visualize the first time the sun comes over this state and Donald Trump is no longer the president. I don’t even think that’s a partisan statement anymore. Democrats and independent feel that way. Republicans who want to cross over, you are welcome in the movement."

Buttigieg said the country needs a president who cares about health care, who expects the wealthy to pay their share.

"The American people are ready for a president who supports an economy that lifts up wages, that knows how to honor troops is not with a bumper sticker, who will end endless war and not allow our troops in harms way," he said. "We need a president that believes American freedom includes the right to decide who to marry and protects a woman's reproductive rights. Voters are ready for action, for change."

Three local New Hampshire teachers who came are leaning toward Buttigieg, two for sure and one not yet ready to commit.

Both Carole Morrill and Sue Jackson plan to vote for Buttigieg on Tuesday. Melissa St. Pierre said she wants to hear what he has to say before deciding.

"I have been following him and he inspires me," said Morrill. "He gives me hope for our country. I find him to be intelligent and clear. He has a calm demeanor. I like his military experience."

Dover resident Ben Schwartz and his dad Harvey, who lives in Ipswich, Massachusetts, came to see Buttigieg.

“I haven’t heard him yet so I want to see what he has to say,” said Ben. “I am open to supporting whoever ends up as the Democratic candidate.”

Harvey is leaning toward Bernie Sanders.

“I have always been a lefty,” said Harvey. “I like that his positions are ones he has had his whole life.”

Newmarket resident Bonnie Herrick said her daughter Alyison, 15, was the main reason she came.

“I want to hear what he has to say, but my daughter really likes him,” said Herrick. “She wanted to come.”

Alyison is not old enough to vote, but said if she was, her vote would be cast for Buttigieg.

“I like that he’s young,” said Alyison, “I think he is compassionate and you can trust him. I think he makes the most sense.”