Pennsylvania Court Ruling on Undated Ballots Sparks Election Uncertainty

A recent Commonwealth Court decision challenges the exclusion of undated mail ballots, creating confusion ahead of the 2024 election.

Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court ruled 3-2 that disqualifying undated mail ballots violates the state constitution's free and equal elections clause.
The decision conflicts with a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, leading to uncertainty about its impact on the upcoming election.
Voting rights advocates celebrated the ruling as a victory for voter enfranchisement, while Republican groups expressed concern over election integrity.
County election officials are unsure how to proceed, with the Pennsylvania Department of State advising them to segregate undated ballots pending further legal guidance.
The ruling is part of ongoing legal battles over mail-in voting rules in Pennsylvania, with potential appeals to higher courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.