🇺🇸 Election Night Watch Party in Belmont! 🗳️

🗳️ Election Night 2026 — The Votes Are In (or Coming In)!

Will control of Congress change hands? Which races will surprise us? And what will the results mean for the next two years?

Join Kathy and Amy and your New Beginnings friends for an exciting evening watching the 2026 Midterm Election results roll in! We'll gather on the back patio at Marvin Gardens in Belmont to follow the returns, share reactions, and enjoy good food, drinks, and company.

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🇺🇸 WHY THIS ELECTION MATTERS

With all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, 35 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships on the ballot, there's a lot at stake!

Control of both chambers of Congress is in play, and a relatively small number of competitive races could determine the balance of power in Washington.

From closely watched House contests in California, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada, and beyond, to pivotal Senate races across the country, we'll be watching the electoral map take shape as polls close and results come in.

Want a preview of the races that could make the difference? Check out the Associated Press's House Races to Watch.

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📺 WATCH TOGETHER, REACT TOGETHER!

Why spend Election Night refreshing your phone alone when you can experience the suspense with friends? We'll follow the results on TV, cheer, groan, speculate, and see what surprises the evening brings.

Whatever your political perspective, please bring your curiosity, good humor, and respect for others. We may not all agree on the issues or candidates, but we can enjoy an evening of lively conversation and shared interest in our democracy.

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📅 EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Event Time: 5:00–9:00 PM
Where: Marvin Gardens, 1160 Old County Road, Belmont
Hosts: Kathy and Amy
Find us: On the back patio! There are heaters, but dress warmly for an autumn evening.

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🍔 FOOD & DRINKS

Marvin Gardens is a casual neighborhood pub with burgers, sandwiches, pizza, salads, and plenty of drink options. Check out their menu. Please support our host venue by ordering something to eat or drink, and remember to tip the staff generously!

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🚆 TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

Caltrain: Marvin Gardens is just a few blocks' walk from the Belmont Caltrain station. Check Caltrain schedules here.
Parking: The pub has a very small parking lot. Once it's full, look for street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
Safety: Please be especially careful crossing Old County Road on foot after dark! 👀

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🗳️ MOST IMPORTANTLY — VOTE!

Whether you vote early, at a drop box, by mail, or in person on Election Day or before, make your voice heard before joining us! Every vote matters, and some of the closest races may be decided by surprisingly small margins.

🇺🇸 Your vote is your voice. Election Night is our chance to watch democracy in action — together!

👉 RSVP and join us for an evening of election suspense, conversation, and camaraderie!

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🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE

🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
As a volunteer-led group, member contributions help cover Meetup fees and the occasional venue rental that make our gatherings possible. If you haven’t contributed in 2026, we invite you to give a $20 annual cash contribution (with your name) directly to the event host. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) See our 2026 contributor list. New here? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!

🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guest(s) RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.