Pennsylvania Dem Gov. Josh Shapiro sides with state supreme court ruling not to count certain mail-in ballots
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Blocks Counting of Undated Mail-in Ballots
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The Spin
Republican narrative
This is a crucial victory for election integrity and proper adherence to state law. Democratic county officials attempting to count illegal ballots were deliberately violating clear court precedent and election code requirements because of a result they didn't like. This ensures that only properly completed ballots will be counted.
Democratic narrative
The date requirement on mail-in ballot envelopes serves no material purpose and is just another form of Republican voter suppression. The technical requirement does not indicate voter ineligibility or ballot illegitimacy — throwing out these votes over minor clerical errors undermines democratic participation.