Christmas mornings are filled with anticipation. Everyone looks forward to unwrapping presents. And in the spirit of giving, there are gifts for all. Democracy confers gifts as well, offering nearly every voter something. As election day draws near, voters eagerly await results. They hope to see their favorite choices prevail. Many will not. But it’s likely that most voters will end up supporting at least one or more successful candidates. For example, voters that supported a losing presidential candidate can still find success with their House or Senate choices. Or a voter’s mayoral pick may lose but state House and school board selections win.