More Democrats than Republicans have requested mail-in ballots in PA
Written by Victoria Scialfa on May 19, 2020
More Democrats than Republicans have requested mail-in ballots in PA
By Tyler Pratt & the AP
Monday, May 18 was the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s June 2 primary election. The state’s delayed spring primary is two weeks from today, May 19. It will feature legislative and congressional races and the first use of newly legalized mail-in ballots.
Pennsylanians still have one more week to request their mail-in ballot. That deadline is Tuesday May 26.
The latest figures show more Democrats than Republicans in the state embracing the new vote-by-mail system. 700,000 Democrats have requested mail-in ballots, compared with just more than 300,000 Republicans.
Voting in person is still open — but those voters can expect to see changes related to COVID-19 — including social distancing guidelines and fewer polling places.
State election officials are urging people to check online to see whether their precincts have been moved or consolidated.
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