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Dead dog 'Biscuit' gets voting rights restored in Virginia

The owner of a dog dead for five years says the state sent restoration paperwork addressed to the pet; Fox News carries the same account.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN After Hours
Published 4:04 AM ET, Saturday, October 31, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “‘Biscuit’ the dog is latest dead felon to get their voting rights back from Virginia Gov. Spanberger, confused owner says”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:04 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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New York Post‘Biscuit’ the dog is latest dead felon to get their voting rights back from Virginia Gov. Spanberger, confused owner says

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA dog named Biscuit, dead for five years, is the latest dead felon to get voting rights restored by Virginia Governor Spanberger, according to his confused owner, the New York Post reports.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA dog. Five years dead. With a felony record.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe owner says it plainly: Biscuit was a dog, and Biscuit has been dead for five years.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFox News carries the same account, and I love how clear that is!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the state restored the rights of a dog, which means someone in Richmond sent a letter to a pet.