Pennsylvania Reports 57% Drop in Mail Ballot Rejections

The Shapiro Administration reported a significant 57% decrease in mail ballot rejections during the November general election compared to the April primary, with only 1% of the 2.2 million returned ballots rejected. This improvement was attributed to various initiatives, including a year-long voter education campaign and a directive requiring counties to preprint the full year on mail ballot return envelopes. Overall voter turnout was 77%, and the return rate for mail ballots reached 89%. The most common reasons for rejection included late arrivals and missing information, such as dates or signatures. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt emphasized that these efforts were aimed at ensuring every registered Pennsylvania voter could successfully cast and have their vote counted. The administration plans to continue enhancing the voting process for future elections.