A 35-year-old U.S. Army veteran and seventh-grade math teacher from a Dallas suburb, formerly known as Dustin Ebey, has changed his name to “Literally Anybody Else” and declared his candidacy for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. His Texas driver’s license now officially reflects the name change.
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In explaining his uncommon decision, he expressed dissatisfaction with the current presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump. “Three hundred million people can do better,” he remarked, criticizing the lack of attractive options among the leading contenders. The teacher explained he considers his campaign not a personal pursuit but a stance for promoting more diverse and representative candidates in the political arena.
Literally Anybody Else told WFAA88, “There really should be some outlet for people like me who are just so fed up with this constant power grab between the two parties that just has no benefit to the common person.” To appear on the ballot, he must collect 113,000 signatures from non-primary voters in Texas by May, a goal he acknowledges as challenging. Consequently, he encourages supporters to write in his name as a protest vote. His campaign emphasizes that his candidacy is not about promoting himself as an individual but instead about sending a strong message of discontent with the current political system. “We don’t have a ‘neither’ option on the ballot, and this kind of fills that role,” he stated.
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The campaign’s website reinforces this message: “Literally Anybody Else isn’t a person, it’s a rally cry. For too long, Americans have been victims of political parties putting loyalty over governance. Together, let’s send the message to Washington and say, ‘You will represent or be replaced.’” It further criticizes the limited choice between “the ‘King of Debt’”—a reference to Trump’s own description of himself—and an 81-year-old, likely alluding to Biden, underscoring the need for new leadership options in American politics.
“In a time when politics has become more about the fight than the future, our campaign is dedicated to real solutions over sound bites. We believe in an America where healthcare, education, and opportunity are accessible to all. Our vision is rooted in policies that prioritize your well-being, ensuring that every community can flourish. From breaking the cycle of recidivism to investing in infrastructure that connects us, we’re committed to rebuilding with care and advancing with courage.”
