The 2016 Presidential Election has been filled with crazy, insane, and wild moments. Of course, there were also amazing, momentous highlights that brought out the best of this election season. Because this was my first presidential election where I had been able to vote, I had the ability to really let my voice be heard.
The months that have led to this moment has taught me a multitude of things. For once, it allowed to witness how our democracy works. I was finally able to cast my vote and let my beliefs and ideas be accurately expressed. This election showed me how everything truly works and what (and who) I should consider when casting my vote in any election.
Through the countless debates and speeches that I witnessed, I gained knowledge about different issues that were at the fore-front of the election this year. Topics such as immigration, gun control, and college tuition were just some of the many issues that were heavily discussed by the candidates. By listening to the candidates express their views on these issues, I was able to align myself with the one that mostly represented the same ideas and values as mine.
Sadly, this election also brought out hate and negativity for many. It revealed that we, the citizens of the United States of America, still have a long way to go until we have properly extinguished all the hate that has been built up by many. I learned that we need to help each other up, instead of pushing each other down.
Overall, my first presidential election has been an amazing learning experience. Voting for the first time allowed me to articulate my voice in a way that was never possible beforehand. My ideals and values helped me align with the candidate that matched the most within my ideas. Watching the debates and speeches encouraged me to form a proper stance on many controversial topics. It also made me aware of the laws and issues that were gonna be on the ballot within my community.
Lastly, the 2016 Presidential Election taught me that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. For the first time ever, a female candidate was named a major party nominee for president. This was a major accomplishment that truly broke the glass ceiling. In fact, we also had our first misogynistic, racist, talking cheeto running for president. Who could have expected that? And finally, I learned (and am proud to say), that for the 2016 Presidential Election, I'm with her!
