Santa has been Mayor for as long as anyone can remember. Now the Grinch wants his job. Cast one ballot a day and watch the results live until the polls close.
Grinch campaign denies all knowledge of the missing tinsel
Reindeer turnout expected to be the highest on record
Grinch promises “a much quieter Christmas”; carolers decline to comment
At the Festival of Lights? Scan a campaign sign to vote from your phone
Polls close December 20 at 11 PMElves’ union endorses Santa for another termGrinch campaign denies all knowledge of the missing tinselReindeer turnout expected to be the highest on recordGrinch promises “a much quieter Christmas”; carolers decline to commentAt the Festival of Lights? Scan a campaign sign to vote from your phonePolls close December 20 at 11 PMElves’ union endorses Santa for another termGrinch campaign denies all knowledge of the missing tinselReindeer turnout expected to be the highest on recordGrinch promises “a much quieter Christmas”; carolers decline to commentAt the Festival of Lights? Scan a campaign sign to vote from your phone
Decision Desk Live results
Live
Santa Claus
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50%
The Grinch
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50%
Santa Claus: 0 votes. The Grinch: 0 votes.
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Daily tracking poll
Each day’s share of the vote, Pacific time.
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Two candidates, one office. Here’s where they stand.
Incumbent · Nice List Party
Santa Claus
“Saint Nick is your pick!”
On the issues
Presents
Wrapped for every good kid
Cookies and milk
One of each, please!
Reindeer
Well fed and ready to fly
Snow
Fresh and fluffy
The nice list
Everyone gets a fair shot
Endorsed by
“He has never once missed a chimney.”
An elf, Workshop Floor 3
“Kind, fair, and great with directions.”
A reindeer who asked not to be named
“He remembered my name. And my cousin’s.”
A gingerbread man
Challenger · Bah Humbug Party
The Grinch
“Who needs change?”
On the issues
Presents
Re-gifted, without the bow
Cookies and milk
Eats them all, leaves the crumbs
Reindeer
Sent on a long vacation
Snow
Slush, everywhere
The nice list
Nobody makes the cut
Endorsed by
“He told me to my face that he doesn’t like me. That’s honesty.”
A snowman
“Fewer jingles means more naps.”
A very tired owl
“Well… it is a nice suit.”
His own campaign manager
Just for fun: these are the characters’ jokes, not festival plans or offers.
The Great Debate
Highlights from the North Pole Town Hall.
ModeratorWelcome, candidates. Opening statements, please. Mayor Claus?
Santa ClausHo ho ho! I love this job, and I’d love to keep everyone smiling for another term.
ModeratorMr. Grinch, your response?
The GrinchSmiling? Noise. Jingling? Noise. I’m the only candidate who wants some peace and quiet.
Santa ClausMy opponent is always welcome to join our sing-along.
The GrinchHard pass.
ModeratorAnd there you have it. The rest is up to the voters.
Election season at the Festival of Lights
Voting is open online every day until December 20. At the festival on December 11–13 or 18–20? Look for the campaign signs at Adelanto Stadium and scan one to vote from your phone.
