Election Day, like the one we had last week, is a little bit like Oscar night for me. I get butterflies in my stomach, excited to see who will win.
On Election Day, the winners don't take home gold-plated trophies or get to wave at their supporters from the red carpet, but they do get to feel a bit like celebrities for the day.
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