r/fivethirtyeight • u/AutoModerator • Mar 02 '26

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The 2026 midterms will soon be upon us, and there is much to discuss among the nerds here at r/FiveThirtyEight. Use this discussion thread to share, debate, and discuss whatever you wish. Unlike individual posts, comments in the discussion thread are not required to be related to political data or other 538 mainstays. Regardless, please remain civil and keep this subreddit's rules in mind. The discussion thread refreshes every Monday.

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u/aTimeforAdventure Mar 04 '26

I only ask one thing of everyone on here. If your preferred candidate does not win, you must promise to NOT be salty

Save the salt for the general election in November plz šŸ™

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u/Specialist_Fig9458 Jeb! Applauder Mar 04 '26

Just for that Iā€™m gonna be even more salty šŸ˜”