US Poll: ‘Dog’ Elected As Mayor In Kentucky Town

Residents living in Rabbit Hash community, Kentucky, United States, have elected a dog as their mayor.

The dog, Wilbur Beast, was declared winner after securing 13,143 votes.

A spokesperson for the dog, Amy Noland told Fox News on Wednesday that they were thrilled by the vote of confidence.

“It’s an exciting adventure and a deeply meaningful cause to preserve the river hamlet town of Rabbit Hash, Ky.

“The town welcomes visitors and will continue to provide fun events for all ages to come experience the nostalgia and charm we have to offer.”

Fox News reports that the “community of just a few hundred people has been electing dogs as its mayors for fundraisers since the 1990s.”

The election results were announced on the Facebook page of the Rabbit Hash Historical Society on Tuesday.

It reads:

“Mayoral election in Rabbit Hash has been called! Wilbur Beast is the new mayor with an amazing 13,143 votes (highest winning total ever) toward an election total of 22,985!!! (Also the highest total ever for a Rabbit Hash election).

“Jack Rabbit, the Beagle and Poppy, the golden retriever came in second and third, making them both Rabbit Hash Ambassadors along with Ambassador Lady Stone, who will retain her position. Congratulations to the winners!

“The Rabbit Hash Historical Society can not thank ALL the candidates enough for their hard work and dedication!”