Question: In which state was a joke candidate put up in 2012, of the feline variety which has a distinctive physical appearance and native to the state of Maine?
Sentence (from "Hank the Cat"): Hank the Cat (August 2001 – February 13, 2014) was a Maine Coon feline that was put up as a joke candidate in the 2012 United States Senate election in Virginia, a feat which gained international coverage after Hank reportedly came third behind the two major candidates.
Relevant evidence: Yes