Meet the Man Who Changed His Name to ‘Literally Anybody Else’ to Run for President

A man who changed his name to “Literally Anybody Else” to run for the U.S. presidential election has caught the public’s attention.

According to local news outlet ABC13 News, Dustin Ebey, a middle school math teacher in Texas, decided to run for president on the 26th and changed his name to Literally Anybody Else on the 18th. He expressed dissatisfaction with the two presidential candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties.

He has completed the legal name change process, and his driver’s license now lists his last name as “Else” and his first name as “Literally Anybody.”

Else, who has served in the military, expressed his disgust with a system that prioritizes partisan fighting over solutions for the public. He added that he does not favor either of the major party candidates, believing that Americans deserve better than the divisive, partisan system that currently dominates U.S. politics.

He clarified, “It’s not necessarily about drawing attention to my grievances, but about giving a place for anyone who shares these grievances to come together to a focal point.” He hopes the name can convey a message and create a meaningful impact.

Else also criticized the Democratic Party’s major donors for pressuring Biden’s campaign by threatening to freeze a $90 million super PAC shortly before Biden’s resignation. He expressed his frustration on social media, stating, “This is what I cannot tolerate. A few unelected wealthy individuals make decisions that affect us all.”

However, despite his determination, he struggles to get his name on the ballot. As an independent candidate, he needs 113,000 signatures of support, but he has not secured them in Texas. He plans to try again in Tennessee.

He announced Neal David Sutz, a New Yorker living in Switzerland, as his running mate.

Else concluded, “If you want to break free from this unfair system, vote for me. Get someone else involved in the election.”

Meanwhile, there are concerns that the 2024 U.S. presidential election will be the most disliked in history. Disapproval ratings for Biden and Trump have consistently reached record highs. President Biden, the Democratic candidate, has recently faced health issues and announced his resignation. Vice President Kamala Harris is a prominent candidate for the Democratic party.