http://mashable.com/2010/10/04/foursquare-chicago-mayor/

You can be mayor of Starbucks, mayor of your favorite restaurant and now even mayor of Chicago. Chicago residents can now partake in the race for mayor by becoming Mayor of the “City Of Chicago – Mayoral HQ” on Foursquare. The reigning mayor of the venue will be named the winner and will be officially placed on the ballot. As if politics weren't scary enough. posted Oct 5, 2010 9:05am EDT

Melismashable BuzzFeed Staff posted Oct 5, 2010 9:05am EDT