The Political Ice Is Starting to Crack in Superior

Well, well, well. Last tuesday night’s election was like watching a political reality check get delivered with the force of a snowplow to the face. The people of Superior just sent a loud, clear, and beautifully sarcastic message: “The status quo? Yeah, we’re done with that.”

Elm and Jenny: The Voter Shrug Heard Around the City

Let’s start with Elm, the guy who got his seat the old-fashioned way—by being appointed by Mayor Jim Paine. Yep, handed to him like a participation trophy. In this latest election, Elm did what Elm always does: got the same number of votes he gets when he runs unopposed. Talk about a rousing endorsement! Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. Jenny pulled the same trick—same vote count, same result. It’s like the voters collectively went, “Eh, whatever.”

But here’s the kicker: Randall didn’t even run a campaign—no flyers, no rallies, probably didn’t even tell his neighbors he was on the ballot—and still pulled in 130 votes. Think about that. The guy who didn’t lift a finger got enough votes to make Elm look like he was coasting on the fumes of a favor from the Mayor’s office. What does that say about Elm’s performance? Hint: it’s not flattering.

Reality Check for Mayor Paine and His Better Half

The Mayor and his wife are out here spinning last night’s results like it’s all just “business as usual.” Sorry, folks—450 people just took time out of their day to say, “No, this isn’t normal.” You can’t keep pretending the city’s being run smoothly when voters are practically shouting for change. Treating city land like your personal Monopoly board and spending taxpayer money like it’s coming out of a broken ATM? Turns out, people aren’t fans of that. Who would’ve guessed?

Sarah Takes the Win – Randall’s Surprise Cameo

Props to Sarah for landing a win that was as subtle as a moose charging through downtown. She sent a message that the old political machine just can’t ignore. Randall? Look, you walked in without a campaign and still managed to embarrass an incumbent. Next time, maybe throw in a Facebook post or two—you might just take the whole thing.

Next April: The Main Event

And now the real fun’s about to kick off. Next April, it’s Moffat, Ledin, and Ludwig stepping into the ring. And let’s be honest: if you’re not hyped for a Ludwig vs. VanSickle political cage match, you’re lying to yourself. Picture it: steel chairs, dramatic entrances, and the crowd chanting, “Same! Same! Same!” Somebody get Vince McMahon on the phone—this one’s gonna be legendary.

Let’s Not Get Complacent

Look, the Superior Telegram’s probably already cranking out puff pieces to prep next spring’s incumbents for sainthood, but voters aren’t buying the fairy tale anymore. Last night proved one thing: people are done with empty promises and political seat-warming. It’s time to find real candidates—folks who actually give a damn about the community and aren’t just there to cash the city paycheck.

Superior is ready for change. The cracks are forming. City Hall better brace itself—the political ice is breaking, and the thaw is just beginning.