That whole election storyline sounded like a foreshadowing of what happened. I watched it and it was just mirroring true life.

Both Cora and Rumple have been able to change their appearance without the aid of an external device (such as potion or token). It wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility for the Evil Queen to do it too although the show seems to go back and forth on Regina's magical powers (and lately, the only thing she seems…