Mini Mayor

A three-year old boy becomes America’s youngest mayor after he wooed the tiny town of 22 residents with the promise of ice cream if he won.

14:50 07 August 2015

Three-year-old James Tufts has become America’s younger mayor after he succeeded his six-year-old brother who finished his second term in the ceremonial position in Dorset, Minnesota. The pint-sized politician convinced the tiny town of 22 residents to vote for him with the promise of ice cream if he won.

 

During “Taste of Dorset” punters paid one dollar to cast a vote for their chosen candidate before names were drawn from a hat.

 

James’ mother said: "James was very excited once he realised he won.

 

"Both him and Robert got their face painted and then he soaked up some congratulatory attention.

 

"We are proud of the hard work they both have put into being and becoming mayor.

 

"The discipline they have when all they want to do is be kids and people are asking for autographs they usually stop what they're doing and engage with the person asking.

 

"James' campaign was successful by simply talking to people in town. Dorset is a family more than a town."