In a controversial move to boost voter turnout, Congress has approved legislation mandating that all ballots be cast via TikTok dance videos. Critics warn of potential fraud, but lawmakers argue it’s the only way to keep democracy “trending.”

In an unprecedented move that has left political analysts scratching their heads and dance instructors rejoicing, Congress has passed the “Democracy in Motion Act,” mandating that all future U.S. elections be conducted via TikTok dance videos. The bill, which sailed through both the House and Senate with bipartisan support, is touted as the most innovative approach to voting since the invention of the ballot box—or perhaps, ever.

According to the bill’s sponsors, the legislation is designed to address the chronic issue of low voter turnout, particularly among younger Americans. “We realized that traditional voting methods just weren’t resonating with the youth,” said Senator Susan R. Clickbait (R-Social Media). “By combining the civic duty of voting with the irresistible urge to perform trending dance challenges, we’re making democracy fun, accessible, and a little bit viral.”

The mechanics of the new system are as follows: Each candidate will have a designated hashtag and dance challenge associated with their campaign. Voters will cast their ballots by filming themselves performing the dance, tagging the appropriate candidate’s hashtag, and posting the video to TikTok. The platform’s algorithms will then count the votes based on views, likes, and the “creativity factor,” an entirely new metric developed by TikTok engineers and endorsed by Congress for its “sheer randomness and potential for controversy.”

Critics of the bill have raised concerns about the integrity of the voting process, particularly regarding the potential for vote manipulation and the general absurdity of the concept. “We’re essentially turning our democratic process into a reality TV show,” said political analyst Gloria Mundane. “But with more choreography and less dignity.”

However, supporters argue that the change is long overdue. “Young people are already on TikTok more than any other platform,” said Representative Randy Vlogger (D-Viral Content). “This bill isn’t just about getting them to vote—it’s about making them want to vote. Plus, it’s a lot harder to suppress votes when they’re trending worldwide.”

In preparation for the 2024 elections, TikTok has rolled out a new feature called “PollDance,” where users can practice their voting dance moves and even get tips from influencers on how to make their vote stand out. The platform has also promised to enhance security measures to prevent foreign interference—though how exactly they’ll stop Russia from spamming the hashtag with bad dance videos remains to be seen.

The response from the public has been mixed. While some are excited about the prospect of electing a president through dance, others worry about the implications for more serious candidates who lack rhythm. “I’m concerned that the best dancer will win, not the best candidate,” said one voter, who prefers to remain anonymous. “But at least it’ll be entertaining.”

Meanwhile, several prominent politicians have already started working with choreographers to develop their signature dance moves. President Joe Biden was spotted practicing the “Biden Boogie,” a slow shuffle with finger guns, while former President Donald Trump has reportedly been rehearsing a routine that combines jazz hands with his signature thumbs-up.

As the 2024 election season approaches, one thing is clear: democracy has never looked so ridiculous—or so much fun. Whether this new method will revolutionize voting or simply provide endless fodder for late-night comedians remains to be seen. Either way, get ready to dance your way to the polls, America.