Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

New PA Project, Pets v. Schmidt, A.

October 5, 2024

Summary

In a dissent, Chief Justice Todd argues that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania should exercise its King’s Bench power to resolve the constitutional question whether rejecting timely absentee or mail‑in ballots that lack or contain an incorrect date on the return envelope violates the Free and Equal Elections Clause. He contends the issue is of grave public importance and warrants immediate judicial intervention.