Meet the Candidates | The 2025 Paw-litical Race
Welcome to the most important election of the year, where every vote counts, every treat matters, and every nap is a national priority. Meet your feline and canine candidates below and decide who deserves to be voted Mayor Fur Manchester.
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CAT CANDIDATES – THE MEOWCROCRATIC PARTY
🐾 Crab Ragoon – The Independent Candidate
Running on a platform of personal space and silent judgment, Crab Ragoon believes in firm boundaries, selective companionship, and zero unsolicited pets. His campaign slogan?
“I stand nearby… but not too close.”
Ragoon promises to reduce unnecessary cuddling and increase time spent sitting majestically in the corner, supervising human affairs with quiet authority.
🐾 Diego – The Party Animal
Charismatic, chaotic, and wildly unqualified to sit still, Diego’s campaign focuses on mandatory playtime, open-door snuggle policies, and universal access to feather wands.
Slogan: “More laps. More naps. More nonsense.”
Critics call him “too energetic for office,” but supporters say his purr-formance is unmatched.
🐾 Nail – The Snuggle Lobbyist
Soft-spoken but powerful, Nail is a staunch advocate for bedtime cuddles and full-day affection funding. She’s pushing legislation to make all couches “shared seating zones.”
Slogan: “Cuddle first. Questions later.”
Her approval ratings rise sharply anytime someone says, “Who’s a good kitty?”
🐾 Tina – The Attention Candidate
Tina’s running unopposed in the race for All the Attention, All the Time. A strong believer in the one-cat household system, she’s not afraid to say it: “It’s me or the others.”
Slogan: “Because sharing is overrated.”
Voters love her confidence, her loyalty, and her refusal to let anyone else hog the spotlight.
DOG CANDIDATES – THE PAWGRESSIVE PARTY
🐾 Luke – The Adventure Candidate
Luke’s campaign is built on walks for all, baths for none. With a focus on outdoor exploration, puddle equality, and fair treat wages, he’s the energetic frontrunner for the “Good Boy Ticket.”
Slogan: “Zoomies you can believe in.”
He’s been criticized for mud scandals, but his base remains loyal, mostly because he’s adorable.
🐾 Nova – The Fetch Platform
Stoic, strong, and laser-focused on the issues (read: the ball), Nova is running on a single-issue platform: “Fetch First.” She believes in hard work, consistent play, and bipartisan participation in backyard athletics.
Slogan: “Make Fetch Great Again.”
Her campaign rallies are basically just fetch sessions… and yes, she always wins.
🐾 Papucho – The Snack Party Nominee
Known for his enthusiasm and bottomless appetite, Papucho’s campaign motto is simple: “In Snacks We Trust.” He promises to eliminate hunger one cheese cube at a time, with full transparency on treat distribution.
Slogan: “No treat left behind.”
His economic plan? Infinite snacks, unlimited fetch, and naps for the working dog.
🐾 Tony – The Belly Rub Candidate
A big-hearted bulldog with a big vision: Tony’s running on the platform of Love, Laughter, and Lap Rights. His policies include mandatory belly rub breaks and tax credits for toy purchases.
Slogan: “Roll over the competition.”
Critics say he’s too goofy for office, but his fans call him the people’s pupper.
Pick the furry friend who shares your vision for longer walks, more naps, unlimited snacks, and lap time!
