American born and raised Cochranites are voicing their opinion on Tuesday, November 8, election results.

Jake Hirsch, was raised in California, lived in Texas, and now calls Cochrane home. Hirsch says he is still in shock.

"I have lots of family and friends in the States that I talk to everyday, I am second generation Latino and it is something I am very passionate and emotional about because I have that history. I know the plight of a lot of immigrant people and I know there's a lot of people out there that need a hand up. I understand why people want change, they don't want career politicians anymore, and I think it's a good example what happens when people want that change."

Hirsch, adds while he understands the need for change he is not sure whether Trump is the best vessel.

Patti Smith is in Cochrane on a work permit from New York state, and says while she is not a highly political person, she is a little disappointed in Tuesday evenings' result. Smith shares she has both Republican and Democratic supporters in her family.

"I just can't believe Trump would get elected because of his unorthodox behaviour, his own party not supporting him. Hillary is not anyone I was super happy about either, now I am just hoping for the best. It was pretty surprising to me to see how close it was, she won popular vote and he won electoral."

Shana Bruder, a Cochranite living in mostly republican loving Texas, says the Americans where she lives were pleased to see Trump elected; for her family, she is hopeful. Although many of her Canadian friends are not Trump supporters she feels we still need to respect the process.

"We can't be harsh on the process, there's tons of jokes out there, but you still have to be hopeful. Anyone in this world, any American can be the President and the election says that. We are not always going to like it, but you have to be respectful of the democratic process."

Smith, shares she is happy to see Trump tone down his behaviour and feels there is enough checks and balances in place to keep things in line.

Hirsch may not be as optimistic as Smith, stating Trump's platforms are unprecedented.

"I think the majority of people are concerned about rights that are going to come with Trump taking over the House and the Senate that are all fully Republican, and us going back to telling women what to do with their bodies about stuff like abortion, same sex marriages, and planned parenthood, all the entities. Although we might be apart on cultural differences and values doesn't mean we take away those types of things that are available to the public. When you have the House and you have the Senate, that can take us way, way back as far as what our rights are."

Smith is not going to complain over the next four years, she says she sees both sides. As far as whether or not she believes Trump will make America great again...she never felt it was all that bad to begin with.

"I don't think it's that terrible to begin with so I don't know if there's going to be this huge change, like I think a lot of President's say. I did vote, I made sure I voted so that if I had something to say at least I took part and did what I could."