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Judge Finds Election Violations, Extends Bucks County Mail-in Ballot Deadline to November 1st After Trump Campaign Lawsuit

Oct 30, 2024, 06:59 PM

Donald Trump's campaign, along with the Republican National Committee and RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, filed a lawsuit against Bucks County in Pennsylvania, alleging that election officials violated state election codes by turning away voters as early as 2:30 p.m., before the 5 p.m. deadline. The lawsuit claims that uniformed officers placed signs and prevented likely Republican voters from applying for mail-in ballots. A judge ruled in favor of the Trump campaign, finding that the county had violated the election code, and extended the mail-in ballot application deadline until Friday, November 1st, at 5 p.m. This extension allows voters to apply for, receive, vote, and return a mail-in ballot, ensuring that those previously turned away have an opportunity to vote.