Concerns about the nation's direction, the character of political leaders and a sense of civic responsibility brought voters and campaign volunteers to a Gilbert polling place on Election Day.
Outside the Southeast Regional Library on Nov. 3, voters and volunteers offered different explanations for their participation, ranging from strong opinions about national politics to a simple belief that voting is an obligation of citizenship.
For Nathaniel Robinson, 27, the election represented an opportunity to participate in democracy in his new home state.
