The idea of not voting at all is often debated. However, as it will never be the case in reality that an entire population will not take part in elections, this is a pious wish. Illegitimacy is not affected by this. Because this is the case, citizens are playing for time, aren't they? They choose the least painful option from their point of view.

Since we cannot predict the future due to a lack of knowledge of all the forces involved, as this always includes the possibility of a wild card, I am more inclined to position myself politically anyway, to defend my preferred ‘election programme’.

One thing happens here: the painful realisation of what is going on inevitably leads to theological questions at some point, if one doesn't close ones mind to it. In this respect, as a Christian myself, I see this as salutary. It saves me from cynicism and I think many Christians feel the same way. When the mood is better than the situation, that's what I'm trying to say.
Greetings to you.