Welcome to a collection of election-related witty puns, clever humor, and a whole lot more besides. Packed with original humor and interesting facts, quotes, and trivia, this page is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Keep reading to discover the lighter side of the election season!

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Australia's preferential voting system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
Brazil's voting system requires citizens to vote or face a fine.
India holds the record for the world's largest election by number of voters.
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Ireland uses a single transferable vote system, combining proportional representation with ranked-choice voting.
In Switzerland, elections often result in coalition governments due to its multi-party system.
The United States is known for its Electoral College system, which can result in a president winning without the popular vote.

"The Election" by Tom Perrotta humorously captures the drama of a high school election.
"A Man of the People" by Chinua Achebe explores the complexities of post-colonial African elections.
"Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?" by Robert Kuttner offers a critical analysis of modern elections.
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"Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville remains a classic study of the U.S. electoral system.
"The People’s Choice" by Jeff Greenfield is a satirical take on a U.S. presidential election.
"The Victory Lab" by Sasha Issenberg dives into the science behind winning elections.

every vote counts - in theory
Hobson's choice - when there is no actual choice
landslide victory - the incoming party won by a wide margin

lies, damned lies and politicians
​meet the new boss - same as the old boss
one man one vote - the basic principle

​register to vote - democracy needs numbers
time for change - same old rhetoric
turkeys voting for xmas - that's all we do, but xmas never comes

​​vote early, vote often - it's a strategy
vote with your feet - make your own move, don't wait to be told
winner takes all - yes they do

​Grant Wood's "American Gothic" has been humorously adapted with political candidates.
Norman Rockwell's "Freedom of Speech" often appears during election campaigns.
Shepard Fairey's "HOPE" poster became iconic during Barack Obama's 2008 campaign.

Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 led to the American Civil War.
Franklin D. Roosevelt won an unprecedented four presidential elections.
John F. Kennedy's 1960 election was one of the closest in U.S. history.
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Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president in 1994.
The 2000 U.S. presidential election between Bush and Gore was decided by the Supreme Court.
Winston Churchill lost the 1945 election despite leading Britain to victory in WWII.

"The Campaign" a fun Wilf Ferrell comedy.
"Election" is a dark comedy film directed by Alexander Payne.
"All the King's Men" follows the rise and fall of a populist politician.
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"Primary Colors" is a fictionalized account of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign.
"The Ides of March" delves into the dark side of political campaigns.
"The Manchurian Candidate" is a political thriller about brainwashing and elections.

"Veep" is a satirical TV show about the absurdity of American politics.

Here is a list of genuine and honest political leaders who want to improve the lives of their voters.

Still waiting for one to come along.

Gerrymandering – Manipulating electoral boundaries to favor a party
Lame Duck – An outgoing politician with diminished power
Swing State – A state where either candidate could win
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Voter Turnout – The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot
Whistle Stop – A series of brief campaign appearances in various locations
Zebra Ticket – A mixed-race or diverse slate of candidates

When should you count your fingers? After shaking hands with a politician
How can you tell when a politician is lying? ​Their mouth is open
Why did the politician bring a ladder to the election? To reach the high office.

Why did the voter break up with the politician? Too many broken promises.
How do politicians stay in shape? By running for office.
Why was the election so relaxing? Because everyone was polling their weight.

In Ancient Greece, election winners were often believed to have divine favor.
The legend of Romulus and Remus involves a dispute that could be seen as an early election.
King Arthur's ascension to the throne is often depicted as a divine election by the Sword in the Stone.

​Myths of divine right often influenced medieval elections of kings and emperors.
Some Native American tribes elected leaders based on spiritual visions or dreams.
The idea of the "Mandate of Heaven" in Chinese history was a divine election of emperors.

"Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others." – Winston Churchill
"The ballot is stronger than the bullet." – Abraham Lincoln
"Every election is determined by the people who show up." – Larry J. Sabato
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"Politicians are like diapers; they need to be changed often, and for the same reason." – Mark Twain
"In politics, stupidity is not a handicap." – Napoleon Bonaparte
"Vote for the man who promises least; he’ll be the least disappointing." – Bernard Baruch

"Ball of Confusion" by The Temptations describes the chaos of election season.
"Campaigner" by Neil Young reflects on the life of a politician.
"Electioneering" by Radiohead critiques political pandering.

"Elected" by Alice Cooper is a rock anthem about the desire for power.
"Vote for Me" by The Rolling Stones is a satirical take on elections.
"Won’t Get Fooled Again" by The Who is an anthem of political disillusionment.

E-Voting – The future of casting ballots electronically
Polling Apps – Mobile apps that allow you to vote from anywhere
Smart Ballot Boxes – Digital ballot boxes that count votes instantly
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Blockchain Voting – Securing elections with blockchain technology
Virtual Debates – Candidates facing off in online debates
VoteBot – AI-powered tools for predicting election outcomes

The first recorded election took place in ancient Athens in 508 B.C.
In the U.S., the election day is always the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
The longest election in history was held in Liberia and lasted five months.
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The shortest election campaign in history was in Canada in 1874, lasting only 36 days.
In Australia, voting is compulsory, and citizens can be fined for not voting.
The term "gerrymandering" originated in the U.S. in 1812.

A handy list of words for punning about elections. 

ballot, campaign, candidate, choice, count, debate, democracy, election, floating voter, independent, left, politician, poll, register, right, swing, turnout, vote, voter, voting booth, winner

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