Trump’s campaign sued Pennsylvania’s Bucks County Board of Elections and others Tuesday night, alleging the county “disqualified voters,” according to a filing in Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
In a 21-page filing, the Trump campaign alleged that voters in Bucks County were “turned aside and forced by security” to leave long lines in an attempt to apply for an in-person mail-in ballot in the key swing state. having violated the electoral code.
The campaign is asking for a one-day extension to the mail-in ballot deadline, which ended at 5 p.m. Tuesday. — It will be extended until the end of Wednesday for voters to apply in person.
The lawsuit includes signed affidavits from three people who say they were dismissed Monday afternoon. Several Republican individuals and groups attended, including the Republican National Committee, the Pennsylvania Republican Party, and Senate candidate David McCormick.
The county attorney filed the statement on Wednesday, according to the filing.
The region had previously been accused of “suppressive and intimidating” tactics, including claims that voters were turned away and lines closed early.
However, the county pushed back that what happened in Bucks County was deliberate voter suppression.
“Contrary to what is being reported on social media, if you are in line for a mail-in ballot application by 5:00 p.m., you will be able to submit your application for a mail-in ballot,” the county said. in a statement
The council admitted there had been “miscommunication” from local officials.
Those seeking ballots for the petition “were summarily told they could not be accommodated,” the county said, but added that those individuals were allowed to submit petitions, according to officials.
In a post about X, the secretary of state echoed that sentiment, asking voters to “be patient.”
“Earlier today, we spoke with Bucks County election officials who assured us that they will allow every registered voter who goes to their county election office by 5:00 PM today to request a mail-in ballot. “Please be patient with all county election office workers as they work hard. to ensure that all registered voters will be able to vote in this election,” he said.
-ABC News’ Olivia Rubin
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures during a campaign rally on October 29, 2024 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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