OPINION: It's Something American -

Opinion OPINION: It's Something American American flags wave on the National Mall on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster, any organizations the author is a member of or the faculty, staff or administration at Mercer University. A colleague of mine told me last week that Election Day is the “local news Super Bowl,” and at the time, it sounded exaggerated, corny even. Last night, in rural Peach County’s election office, I leaned back in an unflattering leather chair surrounded by heel clacking and the humming of laser printers. The “Super Bowl” vibe began to rub off on me as people sputtered around the office waiting for results. Activists and families alike geared up this year in a matchup that means celebration for some, and heartbreak for others.

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