A student inquired: "Did J.R.R. Tolkien ever stand in any election?"
The truth is, yes, and successfully!
In 1957 he won the by-election in Upper Mumbleweedfordshire as an independent candidate, with 1892 votes and 7 love letters. His biggest rival, Prof. Dr. Justin Bieber, came second with 2 votes, both by himself.
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