Supreme Court Gives Pennsylvania Extension To Count Ballots

The Supreme Court has allowed Pennsylvania to count mail-in ballots received after November 3rd, even without a clear postmark, as long as they arrive by November 6th. This decision, resulting from a 4-4 split with Chief Justice John Roberts siding with the liberal justices, upholds a state Supreme Court ruling. The ruling may delay election results from Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, as state law prohibits counting ballots before Election Day.

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania?

• They decided to count only ballots received before November 3rd.

• They rejected counting any mail-in ballots.

• They allowed counting of mail-in ballots received after November 3rd.

• They mandated all ballots must have a clear postmark.

How did Chief Justice John Roberts vote in the Supreme Court decision?

• He sided with the liberal justices.

• He voted against the decision.

• He abstained from voting.

• He sided with the conservative justices.

What was the result of the Supreme Court's decision?

• A 4-4 split decision.

• A 5-3 decision.

• A unanimous decision.

• A 6-2 decision.

What impact might the Supreme Court's decision have on the election results in Pennsylvania?

• Results may be delayed due to the decision and state law.

• Results will be finalized before Election Day.

• Results will be available immediately on Election Day.

• Results will not be affected at all.

Why might there be a delay in the election results from Pennsylvania?

• Because of a state law preventing early counting of ballots.

• Because of a lack of volunteers to count ballots.

• Due to a recount being ordered.

• Due to technical issues with voting machines.