Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 6, 2026

'The Simpsons' writer and presidential candidate to visit Springfield during nationwide tour

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A longtime writer and producer of the animated television series "The Simpsons" is bringing his presidential campaign to Springfield as part of a nationwide tour visiting 17 communities that share the same name.

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WWLP Springfield
'The Simpsons' writer and presidential candidate to visit Springfield during nationwide tour (opens WWLP Springfield)
Published Nov 5, 2026
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A longtime writer and producer of the animated television series "The Simpsons" is bringing his presidential campaign to Springfield as part of a nationwide tour visiting 17 communities that share the same name.
Boston
A ‘Simpsons’ writer is running for president and visiting Springfields, including ours (opens Boston)
Published Nov 6, 2026
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“If I want to follow the show’s example and use Springfield as a lens for understanding America, I need to go to all the Springfields, or at least as many as I can.”