Over the last few months we’ve brought you our series “Speaking Across Difference,” the stories of Rhode Islanders bridging divides of religion, socio-economic status and more.

On the day before the election, we bring you the story of a married couple who find themselves on opposite sides of the aisle.

Dawn Casey-Rowe and her husband Walter Rowe have been married 14 years. They met through a shared love of martial arts. Walter is a military veteran now owns and operates two kickboxing gyms in Rhode Island. Dawn is a writer and a teacher in Lincoln. They spoke with Rhode Island Public Radio’s John Bender in the backyard of their North Scituate home.

Reporter John Bender was the general assignment reporter for The Public's Radio for several years. He is now a fill-in host when our regular hosts are out.