Robert Ehrlich, founder of the Pirate's Booty brand, declared himself the winner of a small Long Island village's mayoral election shortly after polls opened. Running as a write-in candidate, he claimed to have garnered 800 votes through homemade ballots. This activity, which attracted police attention for potential voter interference, came after he made headlines for his dramatic entrance to village hall. Incumbent Mayor Elena Villafane criticized Ehrlich for his lack of prior political involvement. Observers noted that the unusual situation had energized local voters to participate in the election.
"I am declaring myself the winner," Ehrlich told The Post Tuesday afternoon well before the polls close at 9 p.m.
Ehrlich, who is not on the official ballot, entered the mayoral race last week as a write-in candidate.
The incumbent says that during her time in office, Ehrlich has never attended a meeting, joined a committee, or shown any kind of real interest in local politics.
The small town showdown appears to have inspired many Sea Cliff residents to exercise their civic duty.
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