The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has delivered a critical decision, ruling that mail-in ballots with incorrect or missing dates on the exterior envelope are not to be counted. This move is hailed as a major victory for election integrity advocates, while simultaneously raising concerns among Democrats and civil rights groups. The ruling could potentially shape the outcome of future elections in this pivotal swing state.
In a 4-3 decision, the court reversed a lower court ruling that had earlier allowed ballots with incorrect or missing envelope dates to be counted. The reversal is based on procedural grounds, with the Supreme Court noting that the original lawsuit did not include election boards from all 67 Pennsylvania counties. Instead, only Philadelphia and Allegheny counties were involved, limiting the scope of the case. These counties, heavily Democratic, often see more voters utilizing mail-in ballots, a factor that could heavily influence election results.
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This decision follows a prior ruling by the Commonwealth Court that had temporarily stopped the enforcement of requiring handwritten dates on mail-in ballot envelopes. The state’s high court has now reinstated the enforcement of this rule, which could potentially result in the disqualification of thousands of ballots. This could be a game-changer in a state that often sees razor-thin margins in national elections.
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