Add active parameter to elections. Only return an election for use if the election is active.

cogs/loops/daily_loop.py

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 import random
 from datetime import UTC, datetime, time
+from tkinter import NO
 from typing import TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from nextcord.ext import commands, tasks
@@ -13,7 +14,7 @@ from classes.election import Election
 from DakinySettings import settings
 from database_setup.sql_data_classes import UserBirthday, engine
 from main import birthday_list
-from utils import get_current_election_cycle
+from utils import get_active_election_cycle
 
 if TYPE_CHECKING:
     import nextcord
@@ -75,13 +76,15 @@ class DailyLoop(commands.Cog, name="Daily Loop"):
         Returns:
             Election: Current election cycle, None if there is no election happening.
         """
-        cycle = get_current_election_cycle()
+        cycle = get_active_election_cycle()
 
         # prevent exception from using cycle as an Int in an array
         if cycle is None:
             return None
 
-        return Election(cycle, self.bot.get_guild(settings.params.guild_id))
+        election = Election(cycle, self.bot.get_guild(settings.params.guild_id))
+
+        return election if election.active else None
 
     def update_birthdays(self) -> None:
         """Goes through database to collect all birthdays that are today. Adds user's id to birthday list."""