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

The tiny Central Coast town of Cambria has revived its bizarre Honorary Mayor’s Race, where anyone — including out-of-towners — can literally purchase votes. As an unincorporated community, the election is purely honorary, raising money for local nonprofits while poking fun at politics, according to the New Times. 3 The tiny Central Coast town of Cambria has revived its bizarre Honorary Mayor’s Race. 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. 3 The unofficial contest, returning after almost 20 years, is more about raising money.