Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismisses RNC lawsuit over mail-in ballot curing

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has dismissed the Republican National Committee's (RNC) lawsuit regarding mail-in ballot curing, citing the proximity to the upcoming November election. The decision, announced on Saturday, ruled that the GOP had filed the lawsuit too late, impacting its chances of success.

Mail-in ballot curing refers to the process where voters are allowed to correct errors on their ballots, such as missing signatures or incorrect information. The RNC had sought to prevent county election boards from adopting "notice and cure" procedures, arguing that the state legislature had not authorized these boards to implement such measures.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) responded last month, defending the procedures, claiming Pennsylvania's election laws permitted the boards to help voters correct issues with their ballots. The court's dismissal of the lawsuit has been welcomed by some, with a spokesperson from Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign calling it "a victory, not for Democrats but for our democracy."

The ruling clarifies the state's stance on mail-in ballots, as officials continue to prepare for the upcoming election.