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Election 2024 Is Already Happening—and So Is the Fight in the Courts

Last updated: October 3, 2024 1:22 am
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Legal Battles and Voting Rights in Pennsylvania

As the voting process begins in Pennsylvania, the state finds itself embroiled in significant legal disputes that could have a profound impact on the upcoming presidential election. More than a hundred lawsuits have been filed across 26 states, with many aimed at undermining the legitimacy of the election and paving the way for potential challenges. Pennsylvania, with fiercely contested races up and down the ballot, is no exception to this trend.

Challenges with Dating Ballots

A contentious issue in Pennsylvania revolves around the requirement for handwritten dates on absentee ballots. Over the years, a dozen lawsuits have been filed in state and federal courts regarding this specific requirement. In a recent ruling, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court voted to block the enforcement of the handwritten date rule, only to have the decision overturned by the state Supreme Court, citing jurisdictional issues. This back-and-forth has led voting rights advocates to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if rejecting undated or incorrectly dated mail-in ballots violates the Civil Rights Act.

Provisional Ballot Controversies

The use of provisional ballots has also sparked legal battles in Pennsylvania. Two voters in Butler County had their absentee ballots rejected due to a technicality, leading them to cast provisional ballots on Election Day, which were subsequently rejected as well. This prompted the ACLU and the Public Interest Law Center to sue the county, arguing that the voters were unfairly disenfranchised. While a lower court initially ruled in favor of the county, the decision was overturned by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, allowing voters to cast provisional ballots in such situations.

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However, the Republican National Committee and the Republican Party of Pennsylvania have challenged the notification and curing policy issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office, alleging partisan implications due to the higher likelihood of Democrats voting by mail. This ongoing lawsuit could potentially impact the outcome of thousands of ballots in the upcoming election.

Ensuring Every Vote Counts

Amidst these legal disputes, the fundamental principle of democracy—every vote should be counted—remains at the forefront. Ballot-curing policies should be comprehensive and accessible to voters, ensuring that minor errors do not disenfranchise individuals. Election officials play a crucial role in notifying voters about their right to cure mistakes and ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.

As the legal battles continue to unfold in Pennsylvania and across the country, the importance of upholding voting rights and fair elections cannot be understated. The outcome of these disputes could have far-reaching consequences for the integrity of the electoral process and the future of democracy in America.

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