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Even pets have managed to cast ballots—or at least their owners have on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A woman from Costa Mesa, Calif., was charged last fall with illegally registering her dog, Maya, to vote and submitting ballots on the canine’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

SaaS companies have rolled out AI tools, such as agents that can autonomously take actions on behalf of humans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“Administrator Zeldin, on behalf of the president, is going to hold insurance companies accountable to the great people of California,” the official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I had gone direct to Mr. Jaggers at his private house, on my arrival over night, to retain his assistance, and Mr. Jaggers on the prisoner’s behalf would admit nothing.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens