Pennsylvania's Mail Ballot Deadline Extended
New Ruling Allows Late-Arriving Ballots to be Counted
Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Decision
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates can be counted in the upcoming election, reversing a lower court's decision. The ruling is a victory for Democrats, who have argued that the strict deadline for mail-in ballots disenfranchises voters.
The case was brought by the Democratic National Committee and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, who argued that the lower court's decision would have disenfranchised thousands of voters. The state's Republican Party had argued that the deadline was necessary to prevent voter fraud.
The Supreme Court's ruling is a significant victory for Democrats, who have been pushing to expand voting access in Pennsylvania. The ruling is also a blow to Republicans, who have been trying to restrict voting in the state.
The Supreme Court's ruling is a major development in the ongoing battle over voting rights in the United States. It remains to be seen how the ruling will affect the upcoming election, but it is clear that the fight over voting rights is far from over.
Key Points
- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates can be counted in the upcoming election.
- The ruling is a victory for Democrats, who have argued that the strict deadline for mail-in ballots disenfranchises voters.
- The state's Republican Party had argued that the deadline was necessary to prevent voter fraud.
What's Next
The Supreme Court's ruling is likely to have a significant impact on the upcoming election. It is unclear how the ruling will affect the outcome of the election, but it is clear that the fight over voting rights is far from over.
Related Links
- New York Times: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Mail Ballots With Missing or Incorrect Dates Can Be Counted
- Washington Post: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Expands Mail-In Voting Access
- CNN: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says Mail Ballots Can Be Counted Without Date
