HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — Throughout this presidential campaign, Hill County resident Chris Lodholme said the race has created some uncomfortable emotions for him.

“Not a lot of stress, I feel a little frustration,” Lodholme said.

“A little bit about the way things have gone this election cycle and how things haven’t been cleaned up in the same way that I feel like they could have been in 2020,” Lodholme said.

Lodholme isn’t the only one feeling emotional in Hill County. Another resident said the events of this time had affected him.

“All this fighting is hard to deal with,” said Hill County resident Houston Martin. “I’m taking care of it today by voting, and I hope our voices are heard in this small town.”

While we all deal with stress differently. What do experts say about managing fatigue or stress during elections?

A Baylor College of Medicine article suggests that people experiencing levels of stress or anxiety should try to control what they can by making their vote count, socializing with loved ones, exercising and getting enough sleep.

Another Hill County resident, Mary Anzaldua, said she did not feel stressed or tired during this election.

“People think they control the world, but they don’t control anything,” Anzaldua said. “God controls the world and has the first and last word.”

If tensions rise during political conversations, Baylor College of Medicine advises changing the subject and politely agreeing to disagree. Lodholme would probably agree.

“So no matter what happens in the world and what happens in the election, it’s not that big of a deal for me because of my beliefs,” Lodholme said.

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