The Mayoral Election

Learn how to start The Mayoral Election side adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Complete prerequisite quests and talk to Sophie to begin.

Alright, so you want to get the Hateno Mayoral Election quest rolling in Tears of the Kingdom? It's not too tricky, but you gotta get a few other things done first. Think of it like this: Cece and Reede have some drama to sort out before they can even think about an election!

Here's the lowdown on what you need to complete before the election can even begin:

1. Team Cece or Team Reede?
2. A Letter to Koyin
3. A New Signature Food
4. Reede’s Secret
5. Cece’s Secret

Once you've wrapped up those five quests, find Sophie at the clothing shop. Make sure the weather is clear, and just tell her you're ready to start the election. Boom! A cutscene will play, all their secrets are out in the open, and they finally start getting along. It's pretty neat to see.

After the cutscene, Cece will ask you to pop into her shop. Go on in and chat with her. She'll give you the unique Cece Hat. It looks super stylish and gives Link a one-of-a-kind look. Plus, some of the NPCs will even comment on it when you're wearing it! Just a heads-up, though: this hat can't be upgraded by the Great Fairies, so maybe save it for when you're not in a tough boss fight or exploring a dangerous temple.

With the election sorted, the clothing store in Hateno Village will reopen for business, and even the Goddess Statue will get a little makeover. Pretty cool, right?

Oh, and don't forget! After all this, make sure to chat with Mayor Reede out in the field near the clothing shop. Finishing up the 'Homegrown in Hateno' quest for him will unlock a new recipe for Link to cook. Gotta keep that inventory stocked!