Ignore The Polls. Ignore The Noise. Show Up.
Mike Gallagher
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
By Mike Gallagher, Townhall.com
Polls can miss the mark, predictions can change overnight, and political frustration can tempt people to sit out or make a protest choice. But none of that changes the basic reality of an election: the outcome is determined by the voters who actually show up. From disputed races and unexpected polling misses to primary battles and calls to stay home, the message is simple—don’t let the noise convince you that your vote doesn’t matter.