It’s an election you can sink your teeth into, Boston: Dog mayor

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INDOGuration is set for March 2025 at the port.

Seaport elects its first dog mayor.

Seaport elects its first canine mayor. Lindsay Levin

Havshamnen gets a dog mayor. Yes, you read that right.

In March 2025, the Borough of Boston will welcome its first canine mayor at an event unveiling his or her official oil portrait at the Seaport’s dog park, Sea Green. The event will also include the unveiling of a ‘state kennel’, Barksworth Manor, for the chosen dog to enjoy while serving in public office.

“Dogs are a beloved part of the Seaport Community,” the Seaport’s voting website reads. “To celebrate our favorite four-legged friends, the Seaport will appoint an official neighborhood canine mayor in 2024.”

Polls are open through August 30, and voters can vote as many times as they want.

The InDOGuration will also include off-leash activities for dogs and their owners, according to Claire Kilcullen, Associate Director, Culture & Experience, Seaport at WS Development.

Over 175 dogs owned by Seaport residents are entered and more than 15,000 votes have already been cast, Kilcullen said.

“Our beloved four-legged friends in Seaport have blown us away with their clever Bark the Vote campaigns,” Kilcullen said.

Among them is Winifred who promises to “make treats FREE and walks MANDATORY!!!”

The top five dogs will advance to the “Pooch Primaries” from October 15-30, and the Dog Mayor will be announced on November 1.