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The existential threat of Trump returning to power has us all focused on the presidential race, which may lead some of us to think our vote doesn't matter if we don't live in swing states like Pennsylvania, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia or Arizona. But even if Harris wins, she'll need a Democratic Senate and House to accomplish anything worthwhile. Control of both chambers is also up for grabs; there are tossup Senate races in Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, Florida and Montana.
There are 26 House races that are tossups all over the country. And even if there aren't any competitive national races where you live, there are undoubtedly local races and ballot issues that will affect your quality of life depending on which way they're decided. So please, no matter where you live, educate yourself on the candidates and issues, vote and get the people you care about to do the same.