James Tufts, 3, was elected as the new mayor of Dorset -- the youngest mayor to lead the small tourist town in northern Minnesota.
The spunky redhead was sworn into the ceremonial role on August 2 during the town's local food festival. His brother Robert Tufts served two terms when he was 3 and 4, his proud family said.
"He (James) kind of fell into it. He went with his brother to shake hands with him and talk to people. He would introduce himself as the mayor when he wasn't. He would tell people he was the vice mayor depending on how he was feeling. That's just what he wanted to do," his mother Emma Tufts told the New York Daily News.
James' first matter of business was passing out four free ice cream cones.
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Next on the agenda, James said, was to "give presents to kids when they're sick at the hospital."
"I wanted to be the mayor so much. It's pretty awesome," James was quoted as saying.
He hit the campaign trail running, with Robert, who taught him how to shake hands and look voters in the eye.
Robert, who was two days older than James when he was first elected, is pleased that his brother is following in his footsteps and becoming the face of town.
His mother said the "fiery" kid has exactly what it takes to be a leader.
"He's determined. He's pretty set in his ways. He's not persuaded easily," she said.
The two brothers, whose long list of community service includes helping the Salvation Army and planting gardens, have teamed up to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
But a political dynasty is not expected as the duo do not plan on staying in office for the rest of their lives.