The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates will not be counted, representing a major step towards improving the protection against ballot fraud. This ruling is celebrated by Republicans but has been met with criticism from leftist groups.
Republicans are praising the decision as an important advance in preventing fraud. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley hailed the ruling as a “HUGE win in Pennsylvania.” He highlighted that the ruling, achieved through the RNC and the Pennsylvania Republican Party’s legal actions, will bolster the security of mail-in voting.
“This makes mail voting in the Keystone State less susceptible to fraud. We will keep fighting and winning!” Whatley said.
Critics from leftist groups, including the Pennsylvania ACLU, argue that the ruling might disenfranchise voters. Steve Loney, a senior attorney with the ACLU, said, “Today’s procedural ruling is a setback for Pennsylvania voters, but we will keep fighting for them.” He believes that minor errors should not lead to ballot rejections.
Data from the primary election showed that around 4,400 mail-in ballots were rejected due to dating issues. This statistic underscores the significance of the court’s decision in ensuring similar problems are avoided in the upcoming general election.
The ruling is viewed as a positive development in securing the mail-in voting process while addressing concerns about potential fraud.
