Pennsylvania State Election Results and Reporting

Pennsylvania Judge: Mail Ballots Without Secrecy Envelopes Not Counted in November

Aug 20, 2024, 01:35 PM

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that incomplete mail-in ballots lacking the required 'secrecy envelopes' will not be counted in the upcoming November elections. This decision marks a significant victory for election integrity advocates, including the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Pennsylvania GOP, who have been pushing for stricter mail ballot safeguards. The court emphasized that it is the voter's responsibility to ensure their ballots are properly completed, including the use of secrecy envelopes. This ruling is seen as a major step in securing the integrity of mail-in voting processes in Pennsylvania.