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My crack squad of electoral ninjas has fanned out to polling places around the Fourth Ward. pic.twitter.com/NIvhz8V2mQ
— Twenty Pound Carp (@TwentyPoundCarp) November 5, 2013
Touted as a “grass roots Ann Arbor local politician” and a “bottom feeder,” the 20-pound carp may have received as many as 209 write-in votes.
Eaton was gracious about welcoming his aquatic opponent into the race. “I have a sense of humor and I think it’s funny. I consider a 20-pound carp to be a substantial opponent and I wish him the best,” Eaton said.
The big fish thanked his supporters following his defeat and congratulated Eaton.
I need to thank my advisors, including Shelly the beatboxing turtle and John Quackles, the duck who served as legal counsel.
— Twenty Pound Carp (@TwentyPoundCarp) November 6, 2013
I know my opponent shares my abiding love for Ann Arbor. I look forward to his term. I hope he will dare to be weird, if only on occasion.
— Twenty Pound Carp (@TwentyPoundCarp) November 6, 2013