Darth Vader is running for president of the Ukraine

Today is April Fools' Day but apparently, this is not a joke: The Dark Lord of the Sith himself has just declared his intention of running for the presidential seat in Ukraine. And it looks like he means business.


From The Daily Dot:

Radio Svoboda reports that Vader already holds a position as chairman of the Internet Party of Ukraine, first established in 2007, and has filed the necessary paperwork with the country’s Central Election Commission to appear on the ballot in a special election to be held on May 25. He’s also made the required and hefty financial deposit of 2.5 million Ukrainian hryvnia ($225,225), which suggests this is more than an irreverent prank.

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