Overview

• The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a bill allowing counties to begin processing mail-in ballots seven days before Election Day.
• Designed to prevent delays like those in the 2020 elections, the bill is supported by Democrats but faces stiff resistance from Republicans.
• Governor Josh Shapiro endorses the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely election outcomes in the key battleground state.
• Republican opponents argue the bill could lead to increased electoral fraud, demanding stricter voter ID laws as a precondition.
• The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania supports the bill, citing improved election administration and security.