🗳Christmas Dinner Vote:
2026 Election
A nonpartisan, family-driven collection
of information to help you decide what's for dinner.
Voting is open now. One ballot per household member. The dog votes by proxy.
News & updates
Dec 12, 2026Ham accused of glazing over the issues
At Sunday's Kitchen Table Q&A, Ham answered four of five questions with the phrase "brown sugar and a little mustard." Ham's campaign called the criticism "half-baked" and noted the candidate was spiral-sliced for transparency.
- The Fridge DoorHam dodges questions on sodium
Dec 9, 2026Enchiladas & Chile Rellenos campaign denies being two candidates in a trench coat
Asked whether the ticket constitutes a coalition, a casserole, or a merger, a spokesperson said only that "the sauce unites us." The county elections office has opened an inquiry into the ampersand.
- Kitchen Counter GazetteAmpersand under review
Dec 4, 2026Black Bean Soup touts "low-cost, high-fiber" platform; opponents raise concerns about the car ride home
Soup's campaign released a three-point plan built around simmering, patience, and a dollop of sour cream. Critics said the plan "lacks a centerpiece." Soup responded that it can be served in a bread bowl.
- The Leftover LedgerSoup unveils plan, still thickening
How to use this guide
Research candidates' flavors,
donors, and endorsements
Nearly everything on this site is a link. Dig into questionnaires, taste tests, forums, written endorsements, and refrigerator filings and donor data.
Quickly compare candidate
leanings on top issues
Our issue matrix is based on real issues candidates will face, like oven scheduling and gravy access. The prompts have imperfect tradeoffs because real dinners rarely give you perfect options.
Tap candidates' faces for
their additional comments
We invite every dish to participate and we give them the chance to explain their positions, though most of them are food and cannot type.