Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds PA Ruling on Provisional Ballots, Rejecting GOP Plea

Nov 1, 2024, 10:56 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that allows voters to submit provisional ballots if their mail-in ballots are rejected for technical errors. This decision, which came without noted dissents but included a statement from Justice Alito, is seen as a significant victory for voting rights. The ruling permits voters in the battleground state to correct issues with their mail-in ballots by casting provisional ballots on Election Day, despite a Republican plea to prevent this. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court had previously blocked the counting of undated or misdated mail-in ballots, but the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision ensures that voters still have an opportunity to have their votes counted. This ruling is expected to expand voting options and could impact the outcome in this critical state.