Politics really has gone to the dogs.
New York City has a new top dog after its first official "Honorary Dog Mayor" election wrapped up on Thursday.
After starting with 16 canine candidates from all five boroughs in a March Madness-style bracket, the race came down to the final two: Riley, a Golden Retriever, and Sally Long Dog, a Basset Hound.
In the end, Sally fetched the win in the first-ever race. It was a close race, according to those who held the election, as the pair of pooches traded spaces on who was leading the pack throughout the day.
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But Sally's supporters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram ultimately put her over the top.
But for those worrying about Riley's paw-litical future, don't fret: He will now serve as the city's deputy dog mayor.
