Electoral Deadlines Loom: The High Stakes in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have yet to adopt key electoral reforms aimed at preventing post-election chaos. With the upcoming presidential election, these states, critical to the final result, could face legal and political battles that have the potential to disrupt the certification of their electoral votes.

Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, crucial battleground states in the upcoming presidential election, have not implemented electoral reforms designed to avoid post-election chaos similar to 2020. The reforms are intended to streamline the certification and challenge processes to prevent legal and political wrangling.

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are running neck-and-neck in these states, which hold significant weight in the electoral college. The delay in adopting the 2022 federal law could lead to heightened scrutiny and challenges, potentially delaying certification of their electoral votes.

Concerns have been raised by democracy advocates and legal experts about the potential for increased chaos and violence, as seen after the 2020 election. They emphasize the importance of adhering to the new deadlines to ensure a smooth electoral process and prevent another contentious election.

(With inputs from agencies.)