The world’s youngest mayor was 3 years old. James Tufts, a three-year-old boy in Minnesota, USA, became the mayor at such a young age. Dorset is a small tourist town in Minnesota. The title of mayor is given figuratively. Elections for mayor are held here every year. It is customary to draw lots.
Before James Tufts, another kid named Bobby Tufts held this world record. Bobby was just four years old when he became mayor. He is also the older brother of Bobby James.
Ben Simons is the youngest elected mayor in the United States with real powers, not just a symbolic title like in Dorset. Simon was just 18 years old when he was appointed mayor of the town of Yoncalla, Oregon. His tenure was from January 2019 to January 2021.
Simons implemented a system for smooth drainage and treatment of the town’s sewage. The library which had been stopped by the previous rulers was restored and road facilities were restored. In his free time, he also volunteered with the fire department for free.
Simons demonstrated excellent leadership skills during his studies. He was a member of the organization Future Business Leaders of America and was the school president. Simons won 41 percent of the vote in the November 2018 election. He is a member of the Republican Party. Michael Sessions was the youngest mayor in America before Simons. He was also included in the Guinness World Records list. He was 18 years and 61 days old when he was elected mayor of the town of Hillsdale, Michigan. Sessions faced the election as an independent candidate.
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