The energy in the room was palpable Tuesday night; everyone, regardless of politics, was brimming with excitement as the CNN countdown clock ticked in the corner. Like many students here, I voted not in Ithaca, but in my hometown. at the election viewing party, I was lucky enough to meet a few new folks living in Rose, and hear about their experiences. For the most part, this was not anyone’s first time voting. Everyone knew how the process went, and had a general idea of how their local races would go. At the same time, there were a few watches we were all eagerly watching. There are a number of contentious congressional districts, for example, that became battlegrounds in a larger political war constituted by the American two-party system. I am pleased to say that I learned quite a bit about fellow Rose community members, and was ultimately reminded that we each have visions for the future, regardless of party lines.