You are not required to watch them at all.
When will we get the election results?
Similarly, it depends on when the polls close in each state.
According to CNN, the first polls start closing at 6 p.m.
ET on the East Coast, and the last polls close at 1 a.m.
So, for example,in Florida, the polls close at 7 p.m. ## What does each candidate need to do to win?
This is the point when we remind you about the depressing reality of the Electoral College.
What if theres a tie?
A tie in electoral votes isnt out of the question.
But its a little more complicated than that (thisexplainer from Brookingsgoes into detail).
What about our mental health?
Great question, and one weve been thinking about a lot here.
Start out bymaking a plan to deal with your election-related stresstoday.
Your sanity is also something to keep in mind when yourewatching the election coverage itself.
If youre looking for something else to watch, weve already noted our picks forelection-themed movies.
Theres also thislivestream of polar bears, and previous lists weve compiled to give youviewing alternativesto bothpresidential debates.
