Notching a Tie

I’m already icing my scrolling thumb, but I don’t suggest you spend the entire day parsing social media posts (unless you’re absolutely sure your bubble is secure from bad news). I’m not going to fill this newsletter with a bunch of election day headlines because most of them won’t mean much until the polls close. So let’s start with the one place where they’re done counting: The tiny New Hampshire township of Dixville Notch. The result in the presidential race: A 3-3 tie. Because, of course.

+ WaPo (Gift Article): Hypnosis? Colonoscopy? What some people will do to avoid Election Day. (I continue to believe that the best way to deal with Election Day stress is to take a few handfuls of ivermectin and shove a UV light up into your insides.)

+ What are some election keys as the race unfolds? If I get an invite to the White House Hanukkah party, that’s a good sign. I’ll leave the other signals to Dan Pfeiffer: How to Watch Tonight’s Results and Stay Somewhat Sane.

+ The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch.

+ On what could be the issue of day in many big races, including the biggest: Voters in 10 states are deciding whether to strengthen access to abortion.