Hello everypony, your newest mayoral candidate here.

A little documented fact is that fate is not in fact a force which controls all ponies and shapes their destinies. No, in actuality, Fate is a pony. A pony from a time long passed, an alicorn even before Celestia and Luna's time, but a pony nevertheless.

No pony has ever actually seen actually seen me, although my existence has been theorized many times. It is said that I watches over all ponies, and that I never come to those who invoke my persona of luck, and that I is the ultimate form of justice.

This is not so, actually. Although I do hate it when ponies call me Lady Luck, but that’s just because they never seem to want to learn my proper name. I am simply a pony, who can… influence certain events. I’m quite nice, if you get to know me. True, I can be quite partial towards certain ponies, but only because they seem so nice. Even Sombra kept a kitten, you know.

Well, no, you wouldn’t. But I promise to you, that if I become mayor of the fine town, I shall not be partial to anypony at all. Well, except for those Hamony bearers, or whatever they’re called nowadays.

“But why, Fate,” I hear you ask, “are you running for mayor?” Well, it’s quite simple. Staying in the background is just no fun. Oh, sure, you get to move about freely, and nopony ever notices you. But you never get recognition!

However, if I win this mayoral campaign, then my efforts can finally be credited to me! So that, dear reader, is why I’m campaigning. And that’s why you’re reading this poster right now, too. To learn about me, Fate.

“But if can influence everything,” I hear you cry out, “then why even bother with a campaign? Can’t you just influence everypony to vote for you?”

Well, yes and no. Yes, I could quite easily attempt that, seeing as there are no rules about fate guiding the hooves of ponies. But no… because there are certain events this planet just doesn’t like me messing with.

Like anything to do with the government. Or the fate of the world itself. (And yes, the planet is above me. I have to report to something at the end of the day, you know.)

Let me tell you a little story, to prove this.

Once, a very long time ago, I came across a filly in my travels across Equus. The moment I looked into her eyes, I practically fell in love with her, from just how cute she was. And no, not like that, but I decided I should do something for this filly.

I should probably tell you why I liked this filly so much, before I continue. Well, first of all, she was the cutest filly I had ever seen. I have a weak spot for cute, okay? I’m not perfect. Second, her name was so unusual, I just loved it. Third: She was my favorite color. Yes, this is a valid reason, no matter what you say. And last but not least, I could tell she would be a pony who would be very connected to magic.

So I came to a decision. “This pony shall become the greatest mage who ever lived!” said the Fate of the past. And using my powers, I influenced her to become so.

I even told her parents about it. Why shouldn't I? It's not like they were going to let it get to her head or anything, no. I was sure that they'd raise her up to be a normal well-adjusted pony.

Then again, considering that they were part of what was generally considered the Canterlot Elite, maybe this wasn't the greatest idea. Although I hear they aren't living there any more. Although I am glad they sent her to Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns.

Several years later, however, and Equus proved it really had a sense of humor. The pony I influenced is now known to you all as The Great and Powerful Trixie. What better proof of the fact that I am not perfect?

So vote for Fate! A regular mare, just like you. Except for my ability to influence the future of all other ponies, and the fact that I’m an alicorn, and that I’ve lived for several thousand years longer than you. Other than that, I am exactly like you.