US: 'Santa Claus' to fight Special Election from Alaska's lone House seat

Santa Claus is running for United States House of Representatives from state of Alaska. Yes, you re it right; however, this is not same Santa Claus that climbs chimneys and delivers gifts to children on Christmas eve. He is a man, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Santa and has also legally changed his name to Santa Claus.  candidate has a wide range of experience and a resume unlike any or person running for US House of Representatives.

Before changing his name to Santa Claus, former special assistant deputy police commissioner for New York City came to know that he h a way of calming people, especially when he worked as a first responder. Claus has served about 30 different non-profit organisations, as per Fox9. Not only does Santa go to office to work, but he holds an incredible record in serving public, much like Santa Claus we are familiar with.

After former police official grew his beard and volunteered as Santa Claus, he said he decided to change his name legally after hearing a child in a car yell to him “Santa! I love you!”. Claus even moved to North Pole, Alaska, because he thought it was more fitting for someone named Santa to reside re, as per Fox9.

Santa confirmed his first seat in 2015 on North Pole’s City Council as a write-in ballot as he got more engaged in local politics of area.  He served for three years and was just re-elected to continue spreing his mission.

Santa Claus among 48 candidates running for lone Alaska seat 

Santa posted on his Twitter account his political leanings and agenda. He tweeted, “I'm happy to announce that I'm a candidate in Special Election for U.S. House of Representatives for Alaska in 2022! I'm an independent, progressive, democratic socialist, with an affinity for Bernie Sanders, and aim to represent ALL Alaskans (sic)”. tweet also has a link where he detailed all agendas he would carry if he wins seat. 

Santa Claus is among 48 candidates running for Alaska’s lone US House seat.  candidates for elections include a professor, an ex-governor, some fishermen, and some lawyers, but two-term council member for city of North Pole, Alaska, whose real name is indeed Santa Claus expects that name recognition will help him win his ticket to Washington, as per Fox9 report.

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