Hammer & Nigel's airs midterm election parody poem in Indianapolis

Hammer & Nigel's released a new comedic piece titled “‘Twas the Night Before Midterms” on the eve of Election Day. The local show used the poem to satirize the 2026 midterm cycle. The release coincides with the final day of campaign advertising before residents vote.

The poem mocks several high-profile figures. It references Beau Bayh lifting weights in Washington and Max Engling shouting that he is not Diego Morales. The verse also targets Libertarian candidate Laurie Shillings and Greg Ballard. The writers note that Ballard started his own party so Republicans could kiss his old ass.

National politics feature prominently in the text. It mentions the balance of the Senate depending on key states. It includes a quote attributed to Bernie Sanders about death row inmates keeping their right to vote. The poem also references Donald Trump holding back-to-back rallies and a confused Joe Biden telling minorities, “you ain’t black.”

Local and other political figures appear in the satire. It mentions El-Sayed and Piker thinking 9-11 was neat. It references Talarico in Texas being scared to eat meat. The verse ends with a call to fire Ryan Mears. It includes a quote from Judge Kavanaugh admitting he drank too many beers at times.

The show urges viewers to vote and avoid Hammer’s bad list. The poem concludes with the line “Happy midterms to all and to all.” The release follows the show’s tradition of publishing a holiday-style verse before major elections. The content serves as a comedic summary of the current political climate in Central Indiana and beyond.

The poem is available for viewing through the show’s usual channels. It joins other local media efforts to engage the public ahead of the election. The satire targets both national celebrities and regional officials. The tone remains humorous while referencing specific recent events and public statements from the candidates mentioned.