Nationwide the Democrats won big in the midterms, but regionally majority of southern Illinois voted for Republicans.
To discuss what happened during the midterms and to understand why people vote the way they do, the Shawnee Green Party is hosting an open community discussion Tuesday evening.
Party Chair Rich Whitney says there is a disconnection between a perception of public officials and a reality of their service to their constituents.
Whitney says majority of people support Green Party policies but perceptions, not realities follow people's votes to the ballot box.
Those interested in the conversation can hear more at the open community discussion beginning at 6:30 Tuesday evening at the Varsity Center in Carbondale.
