Clown entering big top of Boston politics
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First posted: Monday, September 18, 2017 06:59 PM EDT | Updated: Monday, September 18, 2017 07:07 PM EDT
BOSTON — A man dressed as a clown is running for a city council seat in Boston.
The Boston Herald reports that Roxbury resident Pat Payaso will be on the November ballot along with seven other candidates for an at-large city council seat. The candidate’s last name means clown in Spanish.
Payaso donned a rainbow wig, red nose and clown makeup in recent campaign photos and videos on social media.
The newspaper reports he registered his campaign with the state in April and has $45 in his campaign account.
City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George says that Payaso is making a “mockery” of the election. Payaso didn’t immediately comment.
The four candidates receiving the most votes in the race earn a seat on the 13-member council.
Clown Pat Payaso is running for a city council spot in Boston. (YouTube/STM Boston Election 2017)
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First posted: Monday, September 18, 2017 06:59 PM EDT | Updated: Monday, September 18, 2017 07:07 PM EDT
BOSTON — A man dressed as a clown is running for a city council seat in Boston.
The Boston Herald reports that Roxbury resident Pat Payaso will be on the November ballot along with seven other candidates for an at-large city council seat. The candidate’s last name means clown in Spanish.
Payaso donned a rainbow wig, red nose and clown makeup in recent campaign photos and videos on social media.
The newspaper reports he registered his campaign with the state in April and has $45 in his campaign account.
City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George says that Payaso is making a “mockery” of the election. Payaso didn’t immediately comment.
The four candidates receiving the most votes in the race earn a seat on the 13-member council.
Clown Pat Payaso is running for a city council spot in Boston. (YouTube/STM Boston Election 2017)


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