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Judge grants request to extend mail-in voting deadline in Bucks Co. after Trump sues campaign
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Judge grants request to extend mail-in voting deadline in Bucks Co. after Trump sues campaign

Trump’s campaign sued the Bucks County Board of Elections in Pennsylvania and others Tuesday night alleging the county “rejected voters,” according to a filing in Bucks County Common Pleas Court.

A sign is posted in New Hope, Pennsylvania at the entrance to Bucks County, New Jersey, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

A sign is posted in New Hope, Pennsylvania at the entrance to Bucks County, New Jersey, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

The campaign filed a subpoena, which did not contain specific allegations or claims.

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

County attorneys appeared Wednesday, according to the minutes.

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

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

“Contrary to what is being portrayed on social media, if you are in line by 5pm for a postal ballot application on demand, you will have the opportunity to submit your application for a postal ballot,” a said the county. in a statement.

The county admitted there was indeed a “miscommunication” by officials at the scene.

Those who applied for on-demand ballots were told “in short they could not be accommodated,” the county said, but added that those people were eventually allowed to submit their applications, according to officials.

In a post on X, the secretary of state echoed that sentiment, asking voters to “be patient.”

“Earlier today, I spoke with Bucks County election officials, who assured us that every registered voter who reports to the county elections office today by 5:00 p.m. will have the opportunity to request a mail-in ballot.” the post says. “We ask that you be patient with all county election office staff as they work hard to ensure that every registered voter can vote in this election,” he said.