Pennsylvania Appeals Court Upholds Mail-in Ballot Date Requirement

The requirement for accurate handwritten dates on mail-in ballot envelopes is upheld, impacting future elections and sparking debate over voter disenfranchisement.

A Pennsylvania federal appeals court ruled that mail-in ballots without accurate handwritten dates on envelopes are invalid, overturning a lower court's decision.
The ruling emphasizes the state law passed in 2019, requiring voters to date and sign the declaration on mail-in ballot envelopes.
Critics argue the decision could disenfranchise thousands of voters over a technicality, while proponents see it as a victory for election integrity.
The ACLU and other organizations express concern over the ruling's potential to undermine the right to vote, hinting at a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In the 2022 midterms, over 7,600 mailed ballots in 12 counties were discarded due to lack of or incorrect dates on envelopes.

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