Federal Judge Dismisses GOP Lawsuit on Absentee Ballots

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from six Pennsylvania Republican congressmen challenging the verification process for absentee ballots, particularly those from overseas voters, including military personnel. U.S. District Judge Christopher Conner stated that implementing new verification measures so close to the Nov. 5 election would disrupt established election procedures and risk disenfranchising thousands of voters. The congressmen had raised concerns about potential fraud, but Conner ruled they lacked legal standing and filed the case too late. The dismissal has been hailed as a victory for voting rights, particularly for overseas voters, by organizations like Vet Voice Foundation. With a tight presidential race in Pennsylvania, the ruling ensures that approximately 25,000 overseas ballots will be counted as planned. This case reflects broader Republican efforts across the country to challenge voting procedures under the banner of preventing fraud.