As a long-time animal ambassador and a veteran of ZooMobile visits to senior centers as well as starring roles at children's birthday parties, Wiggles has the experience and know-how to get the job done. Plus this crepuscular rodent has very cute ears.

Matilda is one of the quietest candidates, signaling her position on issues with head movements. Her campaign materials state that while she may not have lightning speed, she believes that slow and steady wins the race.

She's given birth to two sets of triplets and a set of twins and raised the kids on her own. She's quiet and friendly until she feels the need to assert herself.

E.O., named for famed American biologist E.O. Wilson, shares Wilson's love of science. A devoted father of two with his partner Pana, E.O. champions ambitious science-based agendas when not enjoying an insect slurry.

Jolene is a born politician. Sociable, boisterous and noisy, she has supported the rights of ducks who prefer to walk on land as well as those who prefer to perch in trees. She considers all ducks equal under the law.

The Peafowl Party launches write in campaign for "unofficial" mayor Madonna.

Kallisto is furious that she has been overlooked in this race so far. She has the cunning needed to achieve her goals. She has been practicing politics since an early age and will not take no for an answer.