Impending midterm elections are heightening political anxiety, potentially impacting workplace productivity. A study by Texas A&M University reveals that political news consumption outside work influences employees' emotional states and behavior. Researchers monitored over 300 workers for nine weeks during the 2024 primary season. Negative political information consumption led to higher anxiety and lower engagement among employees. Conversely, positive political news consumption resulted in increased engagement and willingness to help colleagues. This demonstrates the workplace is influenced by the political environment, even without direct discussion. Political information is intentionally designed to elicit strong emotional responses, which persist beyond media consumption. Organizations should recognize the additional stress employees face during election seasons. Providing mental health resources and stress management support is crucial for employers. Managers can mitigate political stress through initiatives like time off for voting or encouraging volunteering. Employees are advised to engage in leisure, recovery activities, mindfulness, gratitude, adequate sleep, and take breaks from media.