Pushing for votes

Deceased cat gets voter registration application in mail

IN A presidential election year, there’s always a push to get people registered to vote.

For one Atlanta family, that push got a little interesting.

Ron Tims said he checked his mail on Wednesday and found a voter registration application addressed to Cody Tims, his cat that had died 12 years ago.

“He was great cat, indoor and outdoor, loved his family, loved his neighbourhood. He was 18-and-a-half when he passed away,” Carol Tims told WAGA-TV.

The Tims were surprised, and a bit amused when they saw what Cody received in the mail.

“There’s a huge push, but if they’re trying to register cats, I’m not sure who else they’re trying to register. I’m not sure if they’re trying to register dogs, mice, snakes,” Carol said.

The Secretary of State’s Office said the application had not been sent from its office and that third-party groups often use mailing lists to get names and addresses.

“Third-party groups all over the country are targeting Georgia to help register qualified individuals,” the Secretary of State’s Office said in a statement. “This group makes you wonder what these out-of-town activists are really doing. Make no mistake about it, this office is dedicated to investigating all types of fraud.”

The Secretary of State’s Office said it was quite sure that even if Cody were still alive and showed up at the polls, he would not be allowed to vote since he would not have a licence or state identification.

If you are wondering how Cody would have voted if he could go to the polls... his owner said he was a DEMOCAT.

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