Election 2026

The Race for Mayor of the Festival of Lights

Santa has been Mayor for as long as anyone can remember. Now the Grinch wants his job. Who gets your vote?

Santa Claus in a red suit and blue tie, giving a thumbs upIncumbent

Santa

“Saint Nick is your pick!”

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The Grinch in a navy suit and red tie, wavingChallenger

Grinch

“Who needs change?”

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One tap to vote. One vote per device per day. Results update live.

Coming to the festival? Tickets from $10

Live results

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Santa Claus50% 
The Grinch50% 

Polls are open

Festival of Lights 2026

Six nights, December 11–13 and 18–20 at Adelanto Stadium: 250,000+ lights, photos with Santa and the Stop the Grinch game.

Tickets from $10

On the campaign trail

Look for these campaign signs at Adelanto Stadium.

Campaign sign: Re-elect Santa Claus for Mayor. Saint Nick is your pick, at the Festival of Lights, December 11–13 and 18–20.
Campaign sign: Vote the Grinch for Mayor. Who needs change? At the Festival of Lights, December 11–13 and 18–20.

How voting works

  • Each phone or computer can vote once a day.
  • Each home network has a daily limit, so nobody can stuff the box.
  • Polls close December 20 at 11 PM.

We never ask for your name, email or phone number to count your vote.

Polls close in 55 days 8 hours 39 minutes