Beasts of no party: the curious history of America’s animal mayors

Small towns across the US have elected animals to the pinnacle of civic leadership – and it seems to work for them It was a fiercely contested election. Seven candidates, each bringing a unique set of skills and perspectives, battled to be the next mayor. Locals followed every twist and turn, in a race that lasted weeks. The political hopefuls made repeated, frequently loud, appearances on TV news, and posed for photos on social media. By the end of the election onlookers agreed that any of t...

By Adam Gabbatt