Case dismissed against OC woman who registered her dog to vote and cast ballots in two elections

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Destiny Torres, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · October 15, 2026 · 1 min read

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A Costa Mesa woman who pleaded guilty earlier this year for registering her dog to vote and casting ballots in two elections has had her case dismissed (Tiffany Ujiiye / LAist) Topline: A Costa Mesa woman who pleaded guilty earlier this year for registering her dog to vote and casting ballots in...

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