Santa Claus (politician)
Santa Claus (born  Thomas Patrick O'Connor; May 1947) is an American politician, monk, and child welfare activist. He was a member of the North Pole, Alaska City Council from 2015 to 2022. Claus was re-elected to the council in 2019, with 100 votes. He was also the mayor pro tem. He was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in the 2022 special election.