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News in English (USA) / 08.10.2024 / 07:00

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Addresses Mail-In Ballot Issues Ahead of Election

In a series of rulings, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to intervene in several high-profile challenges to mail-in voting processes just before the upcoming election. The court ruled that it is too close to the election to resolve these mail-in ballot issues, including disputes over the 'curing' of ballots and strict adherence to dating requirements. Challenges raised by Republican party members aimed to block voters from correcting errors on their mail-in ballots, but the court upheld the voters' rights. Additionally, counties maintain individual rules regarding handling ballot signatures, creating varied standards across the state. As the election date approaches, confusion remains over the handling of mail-in ballots, with many voters at risk of having their ballots rejected due to misdated or missing information.
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