Republicans have taken their concerns over provisional ballots in Pennsylvania to the US Supreme Court, marking the second significant voting case brought before the high court just days before the election. The Republican National Committee is seeking to overturn a state court ruling that allows provisional voting for individuals whose mail-in ballots lack a 'secrecy' envelope. These ballots, known as 'naked ballots,' are at the center of the dispute.
The GOP argues that this case holds immense public importance as it could impact tens of thousands of votes in a state that is considered crucial for determining the control of the U.S. Senate and potentially the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the fact that the Supreme Court has been asked to make a decision on the Pennsylvania case by Friday.
Meanwhile, Virginia has also approached the Supreme Court with a request to continue a program aimed at removing suspected noncitizens from the voter rolls. Both cases are expected to be expedited by Supreme Court standards, with potential rulings issued within days.
These legal battles highlight the intense focus on election integrity and the handling of ballots in the lead-up to the presidential election. As the nation braces for a closely contested race, the decisions made by the Supreme Court in these cases could have far-reaching implications for the electoral process and the outcome of key political contests.
