Judge Denies Democrats' Request To Extend Voting Near Lehigh University

A canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues, Nov. 6, 2020, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

A judge in Pennsylvania rejected a request from Democrats to extend voting hours near Lehigh University in Bethlehem Ward 3. The Democrats sought to extend voting until 10 p.m. ET due to long wait times, with lines reportedly stretching up to four hours. They claimed that the board of elections did not provide an adequate number of voting machines or staff at the polling place.

However, the judge ruled against the extension and stated that registered voters who were in line by 8 p.m. ET would still be allowed to cast their votes. This decision aimed to balance the need for accommodating voters while also adhering to established voting procedures.

Judge rejected the extension request and ruled that voters in line by 8 p.m. ET could still vote.

Democrats sought to extend voting hours near Lehigh University in Bethlehem Ward 3.

Lines at the polling place reportedly stretched up to four hours.

Lehigh University, located in eastern Pennsylvania, was at the center of this voting issue. Two students from the university shared their experience of waiting for six hours to vote, highlighting the challenges faced by voters in the area.

The outcome of this legal dispute underscores the importance of ensuring efficient voting processes and adequate resources at polling locations to prevent long wait times and facilitate smooth voting experiences for all eligible voters.