Opinion: Let’s Celebrate These 10 Truly Ridiculous 2026 Campaigns

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And while the real victories will come on Election Night, the Daily Beast’s comedic genius Michael Ian Black has participation trophies at the ready. Here, a selection of “superlative” awards for the candidates who really put the ‘most’ into... well, the categories speak for themselves:

Most Likely to Deny His Own Election Results—Even if He Wins:

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