Over 40 people gathered in the rain on Saturday to celebrate the midterm election’s turnout and results.
For 20 months, a weekly pro-democracy group has met each Saturday at the Route 101 and Route 202 intersection in Peterborough, often with a theme — like restoring SNAP food assistance, a Labor Day rally for workers’ rights and “No Kings” protests. The rallies also encouraged people to vote in the Nov. 3 election.
Following the results of the election, the rallies will pause for a while.
About 40 people rallied in Peterborough on Saturday to celebrate voter turnout and the results of the Nov. 3 election. Credit: Ra Eldredge / Courtesy 
Dressed as Lady Liberty, Francie Von Mertens (left) stands next to pro-democracy demonstration regular Susan Garcia (both from Peterborough). Credit: Ra Eldredge / Courtesy 
Julie Zimmer, Peterborough, was among the grateful flag-waving, cheering participants. Credit: John Poltrack / Courtesy 
Diana Shonk of Harrisville (left) and Kathy Gregg of Hancock were among sign-holding participants who drew supportive honks and waves from many cars passing by. Credit: John Poltrack / Courtesy 
Ra Eldredge from Peterborough held one of several waterproof signs she made for Saturday’s demonstration. Credit: Joan Barrows / Courtesy
