OTTAWA - Only a month after the federal election Prime Minister Stephen Harper is headed back to the polls -- to help name his new cat.

Harper posted a note on his official Facebook page asking people to pick a name for his family's new grey tabby.

The options include "Stanley," "Smokie" and "Gandalf."

The Harpers are known cat lovers and supporters of a foster program at the Ottawa Humane Society.

They have provided foster care to numerous cats in the past at 24 Sussex Drive.

The poll closes on Monday.

"Happy to have a new Harper at 24, he's a grey tabby and needs a name, vote for your favourite," the Facebook post said.

People who posted comments offered their own name suggestions, including "Majority," "Tory" and "Canuck."

What do you suggest Stephen Harper name his cat? Write in below.