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Voter Confusion Hits Pennsylvania: Provisional Ballots Urged

11/5/2025

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Voter issues emerged in Fayette and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, on November 4, 2025.
The Pennsylvania Department of State sent 2024 voter files in Fayette County, causing confusion for voters who switched from mail-in to in-person ballots.
Fayette County officials urged voters to return by 8 p.m. to cast provisional ballots.
In Chester County, third-party voters were missing from poll books.
Both counties emphasize provisional ballots will be counted after verification.

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Story summary

Voter issues emerged in Fayette and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, on November 4, 2025.
The Pennsylvania Department of State sent 2024 voter files in Fayette County, causing confusion for voters who switched from mail-in to in-person ballots.
Fayette County officials urged voters to return by 8 p.m. to cast provisional ballots.
In Chester County, third-party voters were missing from poll books.
Both counties emphasize provisional ballots will be counted after verification.