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A curmudgeon’s guide to the 2026 US elections | Dave Schilling

The Guardian UK Sunday 01 November 2026, 12:00 UTC By Dave Schilling 1 min read
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From the cheesecake factory discourse to the double Dan Sullivans, campaign season has been ridiculousChances are, as you’re reading this, your bunker is fully stocked, your doors are locked, and you’re peeking at your computer screen through gaps between your fingers. After all, it’s election day on Tuesday. Once again, democracy will be tested – like Beavis & Butthead taking the SATs.

From the cheesecake factory discourse to the double Dan Sullivans, campaign season has been ridiculous

Chances are, as you’re reading this, your bunker is fully stocked, your doors are locked, and you’re peeking at your computer screen through gaps between your fingers.

After all, it’s election day on Tuesday. Once again, democracy will be tested – like Beavis & Butthead taking the SATs. I’m not looking forward to it, and I’m sure you aren’t either.

Dave Schilling is a Los Angeles-based writer and humorist

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