Virginia Lawmaker Seeks Review After Dog Receives Rights-Restoration Certificate

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 21:03 · Updated 21:37

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A Virginia constituent says a certificate restoring voting and jury-service rights was issued in the name of Biscuit, a dog who died about five years ago. Del. Tom Garrett is calling for an investigation; a spokesperson for Gov. Abigail Spanberger said the record was associated with a person with a date of birth and Social Security number.

A constituent received a rights-restoration certificate in the name of Biscuit, a dog from Goochland County who reportedly died about five years ago.
Del. Tom Garrett called for an investigation and an independent audit of the state’s rights-restoration process.
A spokesperson for Spanberger said the record was associated with a person with a date of birth and Social Security number; the articles report no further clarification from the office.

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Key facts

Dog named on certificate: Biscuit, a beagle-hound mix from Goochland County.
Reported time since death: About five years.
Lawmaker calling for review: Del. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham.
Restorations announced by Spanberger: The reports say Spanberger announced in August that 100,000 individuals had received restoration of their rights since she took office in January.