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In these last 2 days…

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It’s time, as they say, to leave it all on the field! As always, we know that there will be joy and disappointment as the results come in but as long as we have collectively and individually done all that we can, we can be proud of ourselves and celebrate our dedication to democracy.

Ballots must be turned in by 8pm PT here in Washington which means we have 38 hours left – less in swing states in different time zones – to do everything we can to get those last voters to the polls.

So – what can you do in the next day and a half? We’re glad you asked!

What to expect on Election Night

Regarding final results…don’t expect to know who won the presidential election on Tuesday night. As in 2020, it will take days for many states to count every vote accurately. A delay in the results is a sign of a healthy democracy!

Don’t fall for it when politicians rush to claim victory early or the media demands instant results—the truth is, the official winner can’t be declared until vote counts are certified in the coming weeks. That’s because election results go through a rigorous system of checks and balances to confirm their accuracy.

Here’s a guide from the Brennan Center for Justice that shows when we can anticipate the most contested state results will come in—you can read the full breakdown here:

Opportunities to be in Community

The next couple weeks may be really tough and it’s important to take care of yourself. For many of us, that means connecting with fellow patriots so here are a few places to do just that.

Coffee Chat with Leah & Ezra 
Mon, November 4th @12pm PT – Virtual
If you’re reading this early in the day, you still have time to register for this special pre-election coffee klatch. They’ll break down how we all should be dealing with election day. From what to expect, what information to consume and how to interpret returns to how to curb your anxiety. 

Election night gathering for LD5 Candidates
Tue, November 5th @7pm – Formula Brewing, 1875 NW Poplar Way in Issaquah
Join Victoria Hunt, Lisa Callan, Bill Ramos and your fellow Democrats to watch election returns together. 

Indivisible National Post-Election Calls
Wed, November 6th and Wed, Nov 13th
The Women Wednesdays for Harris group call timeslot will be open for two more weeks for post election briefings as we wait for results to be final. Registration info here – open to all!

Post-Election Mass Call – Making Meaning of the Moment
Thu, November 7th @8pm PT
We don’t know what’s going to happen in the election. We do know that the stakes are high and that no matter the outcome, we need to be ready for next steps. Join with members of 100+ progressive organizations as we move quickly to “Make Meaning of the Moment” after Election Day. Indivisible’s own Leah Greenberg will be speaking.

Indivisible Community Meeting
November 9th @10am – Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W Sunset Way Issaquah
Join us for our first post-2024 election in-person meeting! We hope to celebrate a Democratic trifecta but no matter what the election results are, we need to take time together to celebrate the hard work we’ve all done. We’ll be together in community and talk about what might come next!

Final Words

This is the last blog before the election these words bear repeating:

“I would much rather be us than them. Let’s keep doing more and worrying less, and go out and win this thing, together!

Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin

This is not the time to give into the anxiety of the moment, this is the time to use the tools we’ve learned how to use over the last 8 years. Use the links shared in this blog and the previous blogs and…

Let’s win this!

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz