Rejected mail-in ballots decreased in November election

(The Center Square) – The number of Pennsylvania mail-in ballots rejected for errors decreased by 57% in the general election, according to Department of State.

Of the roughly 1.9 million votes received on Nov. 5, 1% were tossed. In the April primary, 2.4% of ballots were rejected. The most common reasons were votes received after the 8 p.m. deadline on Election Day (33%), incorrect or missing dates (23%), no signature (17%) or missing secrecy envelope (15%).