QUINCY, ILL. -- Unlike most non-presidential election years, folks turned out to the polls in droves.
In fact more than 50 percent of Adams County voters filled out ballots this year and many of them got involved with the political process for the first time.
Berry and Lenore McElwee always vote, but never got involved in all the politics. But this year all that changed.
Berry said, "We're tired of the way the country is going and we wanted something to be there for our grandchildren. We figured we had to get involved so we could help.
Lenore said, "I'm worried about what I hear on e-mail and on television and I feel like someone has to do something."
They're part of a growing number of people who say they're mad as heck and aren't going to take it anymore. And to instill change...they're investing their time and money into Republican campaigns.
The McElwees worked in call stations more than 60 hours to help the republican cause. Meanwhile folks like Gary Shaffer helped with fundraising. He says it's a lot of work but it was necessary during this time in our country's history.
Shaffer said, "We got involved this year because we were concerned with all the excessive spending and the tremendous debt. Basically it's so bad that they're spending wealth that hasn't been created yet. They're spending our grand children's future. It's horrible."
Randy Frese with the Adams County Republicans say that's a common concern among the people getting involved right now.
Frese said, "They're concerned about the future generations. Some of the volunteers have said, 'I'm doing this for my grandchildren.'"
And it seems to have helped. Republicans have taken over Congress, but the question remains whether that will be enough to make the changes necessary.
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