Pet Candidates Teach Voting | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Vote with your furry friends in the Great Austin Pet Election, where dog Franklin and cat Gus run for office in a playful, hands-on mock vote designed to demystify the real voting process. Organized by the League of Women Voters as part of “Paws to the Polls,” this fun event teaches new voters and kids how ballots work, offers voter guides, and helps with in-person registration—since Texas doesn’t have online options. With simplified explanations of ballot propositions and a nonpartisan focus, it’s all about empowering people to participate before November. More pet elections are coming this…