Santa Claus has been elected as a North Pole city councilman – and we’re not joking!
The 68-year-old candidate, who legally changed his name from Thomas Patrick O'Connor, won a write-in campaign for an open City Council seat. Claus began campaigning two weeks before the October 6 election, taking to the streets in his classic red-and-white suit.
After receiving 58 votes, Claus won a seat on the 6-person council. The Fairbanks community, made up of 2,200 people, was amused by the candidate’s win. “I'm sure glad Santa won,” one person said.
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Watch the video above to hear Claus talk about his win.
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