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Pennsylvania Officials Face Jail Time For Counting Disqualified Ballots

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro carries his mail-in ballot to a dropbox on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Abington, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

A recent development in the Pennsylvania election has sparked controversy and legal challenges regarding the counting of mail-in ballots with incorrect or missing dates. The state Supreme Court had previously ruled that such ballots should not be included in the official tally of votes.

Trump campaign official Chris LaCivita made a bold statement, predicting that election officials in Pennsylvania could face jail time for counting these disqualified mail-in ballots. This comes amidst a heated recount process following the race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Sen.-elect Dave McCormick.

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