There are a lot of races. There is a lot at stake. And America is remarkably fixated on politics. Here’s a quick rundown of how to watch tonight’s election results. And here are some pages to bookmark for constant updates from Buzzfeed, CNN, and WaPo.

+ As always, this election will be a teachable moment. But mostly what you’ll be learning about is geography. NYT: Loaded With Data and Whiz-Bang Effects, Maps Are the Real Stars of Election-Night TV.

+ And (cue Jaws music), yes, the New York Times needle is back. Slate: These Horror-Movie Jump Scares Are Even More Frightening With the NYT Needle.