The term “election” in literature is remarkably versatile, functioning as a marker for both civic procedure and deeper questions of destiny and choice. In some works it denotes the formal process of selecting leaders or representatives, as in Mark Twain’s account of a rainy election day in St. Louis [1] or in the political maneuverings surrounding Napoleon’s rise [2]. In religious texts, “election” conveys divine favor and predestination, illustrated by its use to describe those saved by grace [3, 4]. Meanwhile, authors also employ the term metaphorically to highlight moments of personal choice and fate—such as the knight in Scott’s Ivanhoe urging a crucial decision [5]. This broad spectrum of applications underscores how the concept of election in literature transcends the mere act of voting to explore societal and individual identity.