In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a Pittsburgh-area bakery, Oakmont Bakery, has become a unique battleground for political preferences, showcasing cookies featuring the faces of presidential candidates.

The bakery has a tradition of creating election-themed cookies, and this year is no exception.

According to Tony Serrao, the general manager of Oakmont Bakery, sales figures reveal that former President Donald Trump is currently leading the cookie sales with a staggering 21,000 cookies sold.

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In comparison, Kamala Harris has only managed to sell 6,200 cookies, while a third option labeled the “sweetest candidate” — a Pączki cookie for those who are not supporters of either candidate — has sold about 9,800 units.

Michael Sullivan, the retail manager at the bakery, explained that the introduction of the “sweetest candidate” cookie was a fun way to offer an alternative to voters dissatisfied with the main candidates. “Just to sort of keep it fun and loose, we have a third-party (cookie) this year,” Sullivan stated.

The KDKA-TV news team visited the bakery and reported that they did not encounter any customers purchasing the Kamala Harris cookies during their time there.

One customer, Barb Gerding, shared her excitement over the Trump cookies, stating, “I had to get my mom one because she’s 87 years old and she loves Trump.”

This sentiment reflects a broader trend among customers who seem eager to support their preferred candidates through these baked goods.

While the cookie sales have become a lighthearted way for voters to express their preferences, it’s worth noting that the cookie tally did not accurately predict the outcome of the election in 2020. Serrao acknowledged this, saying, “The cookies can’t predict the election.”

President Trump is DOMINATING cookie sales at this Pittsburgh area bakery.

“We didn’t find anyone buying Harris cookies.” pic.twitter.com/bcwuYZJV2x

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 19, 2024

Nonetheless, the current sales figures may be an encouraging sign for Trump’s campaign, as new polling from Rasmussen Reports shows him leading Harris by three points in Pennsylvania.

The cookies at Oakmont Bakery have sparked conversations not only about the candidates but also about the state of the race itself. “I think a lot of people are getting the candidate they are supporting,” Sullivan remarked. “But then there are some people that are just like, I’m going to get this candidate so I can chomp into them.”

As the election approaches, these cookies serve as a playful reminder of the contentious political climate and the passion voters have for their preferred candidates.

With Trump and Harris both vying for votes in a key battleground state, the bakery’s cookie sales could be seen as a reflection of the broader sentiment among Pennsylvania voters.

As the campaign heats up, the unique approach of using cookies as a measure of political support will likely continue to draw attention, providing a fun and tasty way for locals to engage with the electoral process.