As always, TIME's editors will choose the Person of the Year, but that doesn't mean readers shouldn't have their say. Cast your vote for the person you think most influenced the news this year for better or worse - in both a straight yes/no poll and a candidate face-off. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 4, and the combined winner of our reader polls will be announced on Dec. 6. TIME's Person of the Year will be announced Dec. 11.
Pope Francis: The first Jesuit Pontiff won hearts and headlines with his common touch and rejection of luxury.
Prince George: The newborn heir to the British throne captured hearts.
Correction: An earlier version of this post suggested that Pope Francis rejected church dogma. He did not.
