November 6, millions of people around the country voted for the men and women who would represent them in their government.

At the federal level, the Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives. In the Senate, Republicans gained two seats, increasing their majority.

Locally, results were, for the most part, positive for Republicans. Most notably, in the 15th legislative district (which Beaver is a part of) republican Joshua Kail soundly defeated Terri Mitko for a seat in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

However, Beaver Democrats had one bright spot during the night with the re-election of Conor Lamb to the House of Representatives.

Because the minimum voting age is 18, some seniors were able to participate in their first election, and for some, voting was about more than just ticking a box.

"Voting is the framework of democracy, and without it we would devolve into chaos," said senior Don Hare (who might be taking this a little too seriously).

"It’s so important that every citizen and their political beliefs are represented in government," said senior Ben Jaworski

However, some seniors are still 17 and therefore unable to vote. That did not prevent some, like senior Zoltan Nemeth, from making their voices heard in other ways.

"I’ve been helping the Lamb campaign and also reminding people to vote on Election Day," he said.

With their first election under their belts, seniors plan to continue to perform their civic duties.

"I will vote in every election until I die," proclaimed Hare.

"I’m going to vote in every election I can after I’m eligible," said Nemeth. "One vote maybe not be much on the surface, but every vote has an impact on an election."