He may be the one of the most recognizable movie villains, but Darth Vader was no match for law-abiding election workers in Kiev, Ukraine.

The unnamed candidate, dressed as the legendary Star Wars character represents the Internet Party of Ukraine.

On election day, yesterday, he arrived at a polling station to cast his vote - but was barred from voting after refusing to show his face.

An angry Darth Vader showed election officials his passport, but sadly, for this Sith Lord, the force was not with him.

Unable to cast his vote, he stormed out of the polling station, mask intact, in a very, very dark mood.

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