Lucky Luke must help protect the democratic process, from Washington to Texas. Ulysses S. Grant's second term is ending, and the USA must elect a new president. After the many corruption scandals of the previous administration, the Republican Party has selected an upstanding candidate, Rutherford B. Hayes. However, a rich Texas oil tycoon with his eye on the White House has other ideas, and money can buy many votes - or bullets. Luke is called upon to protect Hayes as he tours the wild, wild West!
