It's alarming to see some of the polls in the headlines right now.
But don't panic.
Polls have been pretty inaccurate in the past few years.
This site provides some examples of polls that were way off, talks about some reasons for the problems, and highlights some other indicators that may be useful.
As you read, remember:
The polls in today's headlines may be very wrong about the actual results of an election.
Polling is hard, and it's getting harder.
So don't let the polls convince you that an election is already won or lost.
If you're worried about an election, take action.
- VOTE.
- Volunteer to get more people to vote.
- Donate money.
- Talk to your friends and family.
Panicking doesn't help. Doing something does.