HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania election officials said Wednesday that the number of mail-in ballots rejected for technicalities, like a missing date, saw a significant drop in last month’s primary election after state officials tried anew to help voters avoid mistakes that might get their ballots thrown out.
The success of the mail-in vote could be critical to determining the outcome of November’s presidential election in Pennsylvania when the state is again expected to play a decisive role in the contest between Democratic President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, a Republican.
Pennsylvania’s top election official, Secretary of State Al Schmidt, said counties reported a 13.5% decrease in mail-in ballots that were rejected for reasons the state had tried to address with a redesigned ballot envelope and instructions for voting by mail. That drop was calculated in comparison to the 2023 primary election.
Pennsylvania sees fewer mail ballots rejected for technicalities, a priority for election officials
(Chengdu Universiade) China's pandas endure as symbol of cross
Chile to recall ambassador from Venezuela for consultations
China to see more flights in summer
Andy Murray to return from ankle injury at Geneva Open this month
CPPCC member advocates for legislation on AI law
National Fitness Day: Equestrian
Cao Maoyuan: Chinese athlete shines as first gold medalist at Chengdu Universiade
Italy bars NGO migrant rescue flights from Sicilian airport, says they interfere with coast guard
Researchers uncover future variations of irrigation water use in China
Mexico tightens travel rules on Peruvians in a show of visa diplomacy to slow migration to US
Xizang chairman hails region's miraculous development