We have our finalists for Grafton Dog Mayor after 66,562 votes!

Sammy, Ellie, and Bolt are the three finalists for Grafton Dog Mayor!

It was a landslide victory for Sammy, who brought in 20,898 votes, followed by Ellie with 11,081, snd Bolt, with 11,025. Overall, the winners accounted for 43,004 votes out of the 66,562 cast over the three-day voting period.

Sammy, an 80 lb. Lab mix, is owned by Maureen and Daniel Swier. “I promise more belly rubs, squeaky balls, treats and nap time. my owners promise to clean up these streets with their numerous poop bags,” he pledges. “It’s time we upgrade our dog park infrastructure. I will keep Grafton a safe place and take a bite out of crime.”

Ellie, a rescue dog from Baypath, is owned by Select Board Chair Colleen Roy. “Ellie loves to snuggle and bask in the sun,” Roy wrote. “She is not an overly active dog, leaving her plenty of time to be Mayor.”

Bolt, a rescue from Kentucky, is owned by Amanda Wiley, who notes “He knows when to snuggle and when to be the right amount of ham.” He’s also highly stylish and usually sports a bow tie.

The contest is part of the Grafton 4th of July celebration. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and announced on July 4 prior to the parade.

The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from North Street Elementary School, proceeding down North Street to Grafton Common.

Here’s the complete tally of votes for 29 Very Good Dogs!

Sammy 20,898

Ellie 11,081

Bolt 11,025

Georgia 7,345

Buby 5,945

Bode 4,485

Olaf 2,272

Sheila 823

Roxie 522

Dolly 381

Samuel Adans 240

Pete 236

Sparky 210

Henry 191

Tyro 168

Gia 138

Charlie 133

Bailey 128 

Gus 122

Frank 77

Leroy 61

Penny 59

Izzy 34

Scully 32

Wrigley 24

Coco 21

Charlie 21

London 20

Annie 16

TOTAL: 66,562 

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