Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Pets in Politics: Animals Serve as Mayors
Sometimes, towns decide to elect animals as their mayors!
These aren't real mayors who make important laws, but they help make people happy and bring the community together.
Duke, a dog, was elected mayor of Cormorant, North Dakota, and became the face of the community.
He went to events and took pictures, reminding everyone that leadership can be fun and friendly.
It’s a way for towns to have some fun and bring people together.
Some communities have elected animals as honorary mayors.
These animals include dogs, cats, and even rabbits.
They help foster community spirit.
Honorary animal mayors often raise funds for local causes.
Duke the dog was elected as mayor in Cormorant, North Dakota.
- Who
- Animals, such as dogs and cats
- What
- Are elected as honorary mayors
- When
- Beginning in 2014
- Where
- Towns and communities worldwide
- Why
- To foster community spirit and raise funds
- Focus
- Honorary political positions for animals
- Example
- Duke the dog, mayor of Cormorant, North Dakota