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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A dog was registered to vote and a ballot was submitted in the pet’s name during California’s 2021 gubernatorial recall election.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Verified reporting confirmed that a dog was registered and ballots were issued in the animal’s name during the recall election. The case exposed weaknesses in the voter registration process at the time.
Date: 02/24/2026
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Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check