Republicans Vow to Appeal Over Overseas Voting Rulings

Republicans plan to appeal court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina that rejected their efforts to block some overseas Americans from voting. The RNC argues to protect legal votes, while courts find their challenges baseless. A similar case in Pennsylvania is pending.

On Tuesday, Republicans expressed their intention to appeal court decisions that dismissed their attempts to prevent certain Americans abroad from voting in North Carolina and Michigan. This move is part of the party's extensive legal strategy ahead of the November 5 election.

The Republican National Committee had initiated legal actions in the pivotal states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, claiming that overseas voting is being conducted illegally. However, judges in Michigan and North Carolina dismissed the RNC's claims, stating that the party could not demonstrate it would face lasting damage.

The RNC announced its intention to appeal these rulings, asserting their commitment to ensuring that every legal vote, including those from military and overseas citizens, is not nullified by ineligible ones. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee estimates that up to 1.6 million Americans abroad, including U.S. military personnel and their families, have the right to vote in seven crucial states.

(With inputs from agencies.)