Modern politics feels like a non-stop sleigh ride filled with grievance, gridlock, grandstanding, and groans — and that’s on a good day.

Debates collapse into viral soundbites, polarized media skip over policy nuance, and the only thing uniting voters is shared exhaustion. From Washington to Montgomery to city halls across Alabama, government feels like a snow globe in permanent shake mode. Nothing ever settles.

So… is it time to elect Santa Claus?

No, really. The jolly old elf who dominates every Christmas season is now popping up on ballots in Alabama and beyond. A longtime professional Santa Claus is running for mayor in Sylacauga. Three Santas already serve on school boards across the state. Elsewhere, there are Santa Clauses elected in New Jersey and Alaska.

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