Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Mail-In Ballot Ruling

Federal Ruling on Mail-In Ballots

• 🎯 US District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter ruled that six to seven counties in Pennsylvania cannot invalidate mail-in ballots solely due to missing handwritten dates on return envelopes.
• 💡 Governor Shapiro stated his long-standing commitment to protecting voting rights and ensuring enfranchisement over disenfranchisement.

Governor Shapiro's Stance

• ✅ Shapiro believes that issues like the dating on the exterior of a ballot, if all else is in order, should not prevent a vote from being counted.
• 🗣️ He views the court's agreement with this stance as another instance where courts have sided with voters and their ability to have their voices heard.

Future of the Ruling

• 📈 Governor Shapiro anticipates that the other side will likely appeal the ruling, suggesting the issue may continue through further legal challenges.
• 📢 He emphasized that it is positive to see another judge, this time at the federal level, siding with voters to ensure their participation in elections.