Odd Stories: Dead Man Beats Competition, Still Can't Serve

Montague, Michigan – Once again a dead man gets more votes than his competition.


The dead man, Henry Roesler Jr., obviously won't be able to serve. He died November first from cancer. Since state law dictates “Any votes cast for a deceased candidate are void and shall not be counted,” the votes were thrown out and his competitor, Kevin Erb, won with 115 votes. Roesler had 129.

Other candidates who have won elections after their deaths can be seen here, though it's not a complete list.