diff --git a/src/cogs/election.py b/src/cogs/election.py
index 38e9c31..7cb47f2 100644
--- a/src/cogs/election.py
+++ b/src/cogs/election.py
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ class ElectionCog(commands.Cog):
         self.bot: commands.Bot = bot
         self.log = logging.getLogger("jimmy.cogs.election")
         self.countdown_message = None
-        self.check_election.start()
+        # self.check_election.start()
 
     def cog_unload(self) -> None:
         self.check_election.cancel()