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Judge grants Bucks Co. request to extend mail-in ballot deadline after Trump campaign lawsuit
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Judge grants Bucks Co. request to extend mail-in ballot deadline after Trump campaign lawsuit

The Trump campaign sued Pennsylvania’s Bucks County Board of Elections and others late Tuesday over allegations that the county “denied electors,” according to a filing in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.

A sign is posted in New Hope, Pennsylvania, upon entering Bucks County from New Jersey, Thursday, November 4, 2021.

A sign is posted in New Hope, Pennsylvania, upon entering Bucks County from New Jersey, Thursday, November 4, 2021.

The campaign filed a subpoena, which contained no specific allegations or claims.

A Bucks County spokesperson told ABC News Tuesday evening that the county “has been informed that litigation may be filed tomorrow. We have no comment at this time.”

County attorneys appeared Wednesday, according to the docket.

The county had previously been accused of “suppressive and intimidation” tactics, including claims that voters were turned away and lines closed early.

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However, the county pushed back against any suggestion that what happened in Bucks County amounted to intentional voter suppression.

“Contrary to what is portrayed on social media, if you are in line before 5 p.m. for an absentee ballot request, you will have the opportunity to submit your absentee ballot request,” the county said. in a statement.

The county acknowledged that there had indeed been a “misunderstanding” on the part of officials there.

Those waiting in line to vote by request were “briefly informed that they could not be accommodated,” the county said, but added that those people were ultimately allowed to submit their applications, according to officials.

In a post on X, the secretary of state’s office echoed that sentiment, asking voters to “exercise patience.”

“Earlier today, we spoke with Bucks County election officials who assured us that every registered voter who shows up at their county election office before 5 p.m. today will have the opportunity to request their absentee ballot “, says the message. “Please be patient with all county elections office staff as they work hard to ensure every registered voter can vote in this election,” he said.