Challenges to Mail Ballots Surge in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the final hours before Election Day have seen over 4,000 last-minute challenges to mail ballot applications, fueled by unfounded claims from former President Trump regarding suspicious voter registrations. Local officials dismissed many of these challenges, while investigations into potentially fraudulent registration forms continue across several counties. Meanwhile, in Georgia, a judge upheld the legality of hand-delivering mail ballots at election offices over the weekend, rejecting a Republican lawsuit aimed at blocking this process. Fulton County's election office, along with others in Democratic-leaning areas, remained open to facilitate ballot returns. Additionally, in Erie County, a court ordered the expedited delivery of thousands of missing mail-in ballots, which were mishandled by a county contractor, highlighting ongoing logistical issues. Both states are critical battlegrounds, with heightened scrutiny over election integrity as voters head to the polls.