Ask this Local League a Question Community Leaders Lorna Slater, President League ID PA006 Stories from Around the State Press ReleaseVoting Rights Groups Respond to SCOTUS Ruling on Pennsylvania Ballot Receipt Deadlines In a 4-4 decision, the US Supreme Court today ruled that Pennsylvania mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day will be counted if they arrive before 5:00 pm on Friday, November 6. News ClipsPOLITICO: States brace for surge of voter registrations as deadlines nearAfter system crashes in Virginia and Florida, other states are warned of the possibility of glitches as registration deadlines approach. Press ReleaseFederal Judge’s Ruling Blocks Efforts to Limit Pennsylvania Ballot Drop Boxes A federal judge issued a ruling in Trump v. Boockvar stating that voters must be allowed to utilize ballot drop-off locations other than county election board offices. Press ReleaseStatement of Voting Rights Advocates in Response to Pennsylvania Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that state law allows county bureaus of elections to set up drop boxes and satellite offices to accept mail and absentee ballots. Press ReleasePennsylvania Can No Longer Reject Ballots Solely Based on Signature Issues n response to a lawsuit brought by LWV of Pennsylvania challenging the state’s election procedures, PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar issued guidance to establish uniform processes across counties for counting mail-in ballots. Press ReleaseLWV of Pennsylvania Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters in General ElectionLWV of PA filed a lawsuit challenging the state's practice of conducting signature match verification yet providing no notice or opportunity for voters to fix any issues before rejecting their ballots. Load More
