Armin Thomas, better known as Thorongil on Twitter, spends his time and expertise making sense of elections for split-ticket.org. In this You Should Run Podcast, Armin talks about the trends in America's electoral politics, some of which go back decades, and whether candidates truly can buck those trends.

Other topics in the podcast include understanding state politics, giving honest analysis while staying true to your personal beliefs, and why people should run for office and build for long term progress in their communities. Listen and share and follow Armin on Election Twitter @Thorongil