Election Facts

In 1959, the citizens of São Paulo were so fed up with corrupt politicians that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco to the city council with nearly 100,000 votes—more than any human candidate. Her name meant 'garbage,' which voters felt perfectly described the political establishment.

In 1998, the town of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, population 315, elected a dog named Goofy as mayor as a fundraiser joke. It worked so well they kept doing it. Every mayor since has been a dog. They have collectively raised over $100,000 for the town. No human has run for mayor since 1998.