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Trump's Terms

A month from election day, a Republican push to disqualify certain votes is underway

Oct 6, 2024
Miles Parks, NPR's insightful voting correspondent, dives into the fraught landscape of legal challenges as Election Day approaches. He examines a variety of Republican lawsuits aimed at invalidating votes, fueling public skepticism about the election process. The conversation unpacks the potential impact of these lawsuits on mail-in voting and overall electoral integrity. Additionally, Parks discusses the troubling claims of non-citizen voting and the evolving trends in early voting, all highlighting the complex dynamics shaping the upcoming election.
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  • Republican-led lawsuits aiming to invalidate certain votes are intensifying debates over election integrity and voter participation ahead of the 2024 elections.
  • Despite baseless claims about non-citizen voting, growing anxiety among Republicans suggests these narratives may affect future election outcomes and contestations.

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Legal Battles Over Voting Processes

Several significant legal challenges are emerging as the 2024 election approaches, particularly surrounding the procedures for casting ballots. In Pennsylvania, a contentious debate is ongoing regarding the acceptance of mail-in ballots that may have errors, with Republicans advocating against counting such votes and Democrats fighting for their inclusion. Meanwhile, lawsuits are also unfolding in Georgia concerning new rules imposed by the Georgia Elections Board, which are currently under scrutiny. These legal battles highlight the contentious nature of election integrity discussions and the potential impact on voter participation.

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