It was a hard-fought race but the election is finally over (at least for pumpkin-Americans), and the electorate has spoken.
Thanks to everyone who put Halloween first and cast a vote! See the results below.
Want a maverick who goes his own way? Then grab your knife, put Halloween first, and carve your John McCain jack-o'-lantern. Trick-or-treaters will instantly know that you're a contrarian who's not easily spooked.
The voting period is over. Thank you to all who participated. Official winner(s) to be announced per official contest rules.