Tiny coastal town where politicians can buy votes in the mayor’s race — but all is not as it seems

New York Post
By Nina JoudehJul 30, 2026, 7:50 pm63 pts
The unofficial contest, returning after almost 20 years, is more about raising money and giving locals a reason to laugh at elections than about politics.

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