http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7459695.stm
Maybe this will set a trend!
The good people of Missouri elected a dead Senator:
Yes, his wife occupied his seat. She was beat
in the next election by Jim Talent, who was
alive.
Rabbit Hash, KY had a dog for a mayor for many years. I’m not making a judgement on his behavior or anything - he was a real dog as in woof woof. He just passed away last month.
We should probably have more of those in congress! Definitely be an improvement in my eyes. 
If they are really committed they will elect him again!
“I’m still for Mel!”
Even dead he beat the alternative candidate.
One man’s chain of office is another man’s collar and leash.