Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders Counties Not to Count Undated Ballots

Multiple counties had decided to count the ballots despite a previous state supreme court ruling on the issue.

People complete their ballots as the sunset is reflected in the glass of a precinct in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered counties within the state not to count undated mail-in ballots after multiple counties said they would.

The order came on Nov. 18 as the commonwealth began a recount process in the race for U.S. Senate. Both Decision Desk HQ and The Associated Press called the race for Republican Dave McCormick, who ran against long-term incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.). However, because McCormick’s lead fell within a 0.5 percent margin, state law required a recount.