Bobbi Gentry, associate professor of political science at Bridgewater College, said it is common for people to experience stress surrounding the election. This stress can come from the election outcome or how they will interact with loved ones if there are areas of disagreement.
Olivia Whitehouse is a journalist based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She writes for WHSV-TV (ABC 3) and her work has also appeared in KPLC-TV and WDTV 5 News. Olivia covers local news in the Harrisonburg area, including updates on city council decisions, weather-related stories, business impacts, and community events.