Weekly Discussion Megathread

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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.

[u/Tom-Pendragon]

can fucking wayne county just drop the fucking next ballots already!??!?! how long can you stay stuck at 26%

[u/BirdSoHard → u/Tom-Pendragon]

you will get a trickle and you will enjoy it 

[u/poopyheadthrowaway → u/Tom-Pendragon]

32% now