Elections always come with a rush of excitement. For me, last Tuesday was the first time I’ve been able to vote in person for a presidential candidate. In the past, I’ve voted by absentee ballot while living in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium. It was so nice to experience the excitement of a national election while at home. I felt such camaraderie with my neighbors as we waited in line to cast our ballots before the polls opened at 6:30 am. I decided to get involved by volunteering for a candidate on Election Day. I spent my time encouraging my fellow Minnesotans to get to the polls, crossing paths with first-time voters and people who have been voting for over 50 years. Participating in the election process reminds me of how blessed I am to be able to voice my opinion at the polls.