Pennsylvania Woman Flies 4,000 Miles to Ensure Her Vote Counts

Lexi Harder traveled from Germany to Pennsylvania after her absentee ballot was unexpectedly returned.

Lexi Harder, a 30-year-old graduate student, flew from Berlin to Philadelphia to vote in person after her mail-in ballot was returned to Germany.
Her ballot had cleared customs but was mysteriously sent back without being counted, prompting her last-minute decision to travel.
Harder spent over $1,100 on a round-trip flight to ensure her vote was counted in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania.
She expressed her commitment to voting, emphasizing the importance of her voice being heard in the election.
Harder's effort highlights concerns about Pennsylvania's mail ballot rules, which could lead to a rise in provisional ballots.