2026 Midterms: Can We Vote Stupid Out? | The A Collective

Can we actually vote stupid out? 🗳️ The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, and the ladies of The A Collective have QUESTIONS. Is a blue wave coming? Can we trust the polls? What happens if Republicans refuse to accept election results? And why does election night require so much emotional preparation (and chili)? This week, Shannon, Stacey, and LV break down their midterm election anxiety, the races they're watching in Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Texas, and why voting in local and down-ballot elections matters just as much as the national headlines. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • The possibility of a blue wave in the 2026 midterms • Trump's influence and fears about post-election chaos • Georgia's down-ballot races and voting concerns • A Ken Paxton supporter gets a political reality check • NC A&T students marching to vote • Why checking your voter registration matters • Election-night anxiety, Steve Kornacki, and chili • LV's very specific request to white women 🎙️ ABOUT THE A COLLECTIVE Three women. Three states. Zero patience for political nonsense. Join Shannon, Stacey, and LV for unfiltered political commentary, pop culture, humor, and conversations about the issues that have us all talking. 🗳️ MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE Check your registration, polling location, and voting options: https://www.vote.org/ 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you believe a blue wave is coming, or are you waiting to see what happens? Tell us in the comments! 👍 Like this episode 💬 Leave a comment 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations 📲 Share with your favorite politically exhausted friend 🎧 Subscribe to The A Collective on Substack, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #2026Midterms #MidtermElections #TheACollective CHAPTERS 00:00 Can We Vote Stupid Out? 00:31 Welcome to The A Collective 00:57 The Blue Wave and Election Anxiety 02:22 Can We Trust the Polls? 05:09 What Happens After the Midterms? 08:32 A MAGA Supporter Gets a Reality Check 09:54 Utah, Election Concerns & Ken Paxton 10:58 NC A&T Students March to Vote 12:03 Remembering Bush vs. Gore 13:24 Why Local Elections Matter 16:11 Voter Registration and Voting Concerns 17:08 How We Vote in Different States 19:28 The Great I Voted Sticker Debate 20:23 Election Night Anxiety & Steve Kornacki 21:42 Election Night Chili and Group Chats 22:50 Election Night Discord Plans 24:52 Pete Hegseth at Tennessee Football 25:32 Make Your Voting Plan 26:37 LV Has a Message for White Women 27:15 Bonus Blooper https://theacollectivepod.substack.co...