Naked Cowboy
On July 20, 2009, it was announced that Burck would challenge Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the 2009 election for Mayor of New York City. At his announcement, Burck stated, "No one knows how to do more with less than yours truly, and that's the kind of thinking I plan on sharing with my fellow New Yorkers when you elect me." In response, Jonny Porkpie, the self-proclaimed "burlesque Mayor of NYC" announced that he would run against him, echoing Lloyd Bentsen during a campaign announcement that critiqued Burck's "man-panties". "I know naked. Some of my best friends are naked. And you, sir, are not naked."
Bill Perkins (politician)
With Dickens eventually winning that seat, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called a special election for the Council district on February 14, 2017, or Valentine's Day. Perkins announced that he would be a candidate, along with eight others who had never held elected office. In the end, Perkins won the election with over 33% of the vote. He was sworn into office on March 1, 2017.