The election is over, and some candidates I supported won and some lost. I suspect that is true for most of us. It is what happens in a democracy.      

Regardless of the outcome of individual races, there are two things we should all celebrate nationwide. 

First, the results reflect the diversity of this country across race, religion and gender, including gender orientation.      

Second, the elections happened without incident or disruption. Local officials and volunteers across the country, including Amy Christopher in Wayne County, did their jobs and did them well. Congratulations to all of them.       

And thank you to first-time voters, however you voted—participation is key to a successful democracy.

Pat Wilson
Equinunk, PA