Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is facing legal action from the Republican National Committee (RNC), which has filed a lawsuit accusing the county of distributing mail-in ballots without completing mandatory logic and accuracy (L&A) testing. The RNC claims that by issuing ballots before conducting the required testing, Montgomery County violated Pennsylvania’s Election Code.
The lawsuit states that Montgomery County began distributing ballots on September 17, even though the county had not yet completed L&A testing. This testing ensures that voting machines, ballots, and other equipment are properly configured and functioning before voters cast their ballots. The RNC argues that the county’s failure to follow proper procedures undermines the integrity of the election.
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija dismissed the RNC’s concerns, calling the lawsuit a politically motivated attempt to spread distrust in the election process. Makhija encouraged voters to request mail-in ballots despite the legal dispute, insisting that the county’s election system is secure.
The RNC is demanding that Montgomery County immediately stop distributing mail-in ballots and segregate any ballots that have already been sent out. The lawsuit also calls for these ballots to be counted by hand to ensure their accuracy.
With Election Day just weeks away, this legal battle could have significant implications for how Montgomery County conducts its election. As a key swing state, Pennsylvania’s voting process is under intense scrutiny, and the outcome of this lawsuit could have a lasting impact on election integrity.
