On the final day of voting, crowds lined up three-deep at the booth, money changed hands through Swiss bank accounts, checks and unmarked cash slipped into ballot boxes, children hawked iced treats in return for votes and – perhaps most importantly — four canines and a newt rewarded Children’s House with more than $16,000 in votes.

In the end, Lewis — the unassuming canine — was elected mayor. In the ceremony immediately following, Alex Callen (on behalf of outgoing Mayor Granny) exchanged the key to the village with Stacey Dow. Then Mayor Lewis promptly donned a hat befitting his status, tilted his head and asked, “Where’s the cake?”

Khaleesi, who led consistently throughout the campaign was an early favorite to win, but “Moe” applied some heat late in the race and nearly caught her. Underdog Ollie finished fourth due to ingenious marketing, and Sir Isaac Newt’n, who had garnered a lot of attention, finished fifth — but proudly noted he’d received more votes than any other newt in history.

Final tally: Lewis 6,249 votes, Khaleesi 3,717, Madrona 3,195, Ollie 2032 and Sir Isaac Newt’n 1448.