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A Costa Mesa woman faces five felony counts for allegedly registering her dog to vote.

Prosecutors say she submitted ballots for her dog in the 2021 gubernatorial recall and the 2022 primary election.

The dog's vote in the 2021 recall election was successfully counted, according to the district attorney's office.

If convicted on all charges, the woman could face up to six years in state prison.

Prosecutors in Orange County have filed five felony counts against a Costa Mesa woman for allegedly registering her dog to vote, then submitting ballots on behalf of the animal in two elections.

Laura Lee Yourex, 62, faces charges of perjury, procuring or offering a false or forged document to be filed, registering a non-existent person to vote and two counts of casting a b

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