With the 2024 election just around the corner, Pennsylvania Republicans are beginning to close the gap with Democrats in the crucial area of mail-in voting. After years of reluctance and skepticism surrounding mail-in ballots, largely fueled by former President Donald Trump’s criticisms, the GOP is now making a concerted effort to encourage its voters to embrace the practice. Their goal? Turn Pennsylvania red this November, and they’re willing to use strategies that have been key to Democratic successes in recent election cycles.
While Democrats in the Keystone State still hold a sizable lead in mail-in ballot requests, the Republicans’ push to boost their numbers is starting to pay off. According to data analyzed by Pennsylvania Chase, a grassroots organization dedicated to securing mail-in ballots for the GOP, the party has made significant inroads. “The momentum is with us,” said Cliff Maloney, the founder of the group, speaking to the New York Post about their efforts to secure votes.
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As of just over a month before Election Day, Pennsylvania Republicans have requested approximately 373,000 mail-in ballots, compared to the nearly 879,000 requested by Democrats. While this may seem like a large gap, it’s actually a notable improvement for the GOP compared to previous cycles. In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Democrats had an advantage of nearly 846,000 mail-in ballots at this point in the race. By 2022, the Democrats’ lead had shrunk to 546,000. Now, that advantage has been further reduced to roughly 506,000—a clear sign that Republicans are making gains.
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