Pennsylvania's Mail-In Ballot Counting Process
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt explains that mail-in ballots cannot be counted until 7 a.m. on Election Day due to state law preventing pre-canvassing, causing a delay in final election results. Efforts to pass pre-canvassing legislation have been unsuccessful, leading to concerns about the timely release of election results.
Key Points
- Mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania cannot be counted until 7 a.m. on Election Day
- Efforts to pass pre-canvassing legislation have been unsuccessful
- Concerns about delays in releasing election results
- Significant importance of Pennsylvania in the election cycle
Pros
- Efforts to inform voters about the delay in election results
Cons
- State law prohibits pre-canvassing of mail-in ballots, causing delays in counting