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Supreme Court Decision on Provisional Ballots in Pennsylvania

The Supreme Court's ruling ensures provisional ballots will be counted for voters with defective mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania.

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Updated: Nov 2nd, 2024, 3:12 AM ET

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the counting of provisional ballots in Pennsylvania, allowing thousands of votes to be counted, including those missing secrecy envelopes. This decision follows a contentious atmosphere around mail-in voting, fueled by Republican efforts to enforce strict voting laws. Voting rights advocates celebrate the ruling as a victory, asserting that every eligible voter's right to vote must be upheld. Despite ongoing challenges regarding ballot integrity, this ruling bolsters voter participation in a critical battleground state ahead of the 2024 election, where the stakes are exceedingly high.

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