Supreme Court Gives Pennsylvania Extension To Count Ballots

Supreme Court Gives Pennsylvania Extension To Count Ballots

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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.

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What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania?

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What does the decision mean for ballots without a clear postmark?

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

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What state law affects the counting of ballots in Pennsylvania?

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What implications does the Supreme Court's decision have for Election Day results?

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