evidence: The right to vote is a fundamental aspect of democracy, and Sri Lankans are free to choose their leaders. Yet, the rational choice for many would be between Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Anura Dissanayake of the National People’s Power (NPP). These two candidates have not had the opportunity to rule the country as leaders for an extended period, making them relatively untainted by the long-term political mismanagement that has plagued Sri Lanka.