This fall I canvassed on behalf of Congressional candidates running in challenging contests in Maine, New Hampshire and New York. Over the course of several days, I knocked on more than 250 doors and spoke with nearly 100 voters. The experience was both energizing and inspiring.

If we want to secure our democracy, we have to pay attention, and get involved. I felt I could do more by working on positive campaigns, even if they’re out of state, than complaining.

Meeting all these voters gives me hope we can gradually find our way out of this political nightmare.

Vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Tom Dresser

Oak Bluffs