Virginia Lawmaker Demands Probe After Dead Dog Gets Voting Rights Restoration Before Nov. 3 Vote
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Virginia Lawmaker Demands Probe After Dead Dog Gets Voting Rights Restoration Before Nov. 3 Vote
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 30
Summary
Del. Tom Garrett called for an immediate independent audit after a constituent received a rights-restoration certificate for Biscuit, a Goochland County dog that died about five years ago.
Garrett said the document, bearing Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s signature, undercuts the administration’s claim that eligible former felons were being proactively identified and individually reviewed before rights were restored.
The owner said Biscuit was never convicted of a felony, never had contact with Richmond that could explain being placed on voting rolls, and may only share a loose family connection through an incarcerated sibling.
The case follows the earlier "Betty No Last Name" controversy and lands days before Virginians vote Tuesday on a ballot measure to make restoration automatic upon release, after Spanberger said 100,000 people had regained rights since January.