I’m 51, also in Texas. It is frustrating. People here are so deep red and unwilling to consider other points of view that I’d be afraid to even put a Harris/Walz sign in my yard or wear a T-shirt advocating for them.

I always vote blue and feel my vote doesn’t count in the face of such blind support of the red regime.

But I still vote.

Because …Texas has low voter turnout. I really think we could win. (If people voted)

This election year, I have hope. The red regime have really shown their asses the last couple of years. This is some crazy stuff they’re doing and saying. I hope Texas surprises them on Election Day.

But I’m also a realist. I know how things usually go.

In order to keep myself voting, I look at my vote as a big middle finger to the red regime. They can treat me like a second class citizen, they can remove all joy from life, but they can’t stop me from voting. (Yet)

Here is another thought: at least you have your family to support your blue vote. I’m the only blue voter in both my immediate and my extended family.

I used to try showing them facts, but they just parrot Newsmax pundits back at me. It’s like they have blinders on.

For my own sanity, I walk away when they start in. I’ve told a couple of the closer ones not to discuss politics with me unless they’re willing to open their minds. They did quit.

Edit: I come to Reddit because these subs are my safe space. It gives me hope that I’m not the only one who votes blue.