Politics Talk

Following the midterms without losing your mind: what I'm doing

Election week is close and I already feel my cortisol rising. Sharing my plan in case it helps anyone else.

1. Pick ONE results source and stick to it. Your state or county election office site is slower but it's the actual count.
2. Ignore anything called a 'projection' before a meaningful share of votes is in.
3. Remember mail ballots are often counted later, so early numbers can swing. That's not fraud, that's arithmetic.
4. Go to bed. The votes will still be counted while you sleep. Probably better, without your supervision.

Doctor's orders. Sort of.