Advocates for overseas military families, ex-pats push back over GOP suits over absentee votes

Ex-pats living abroad, including military families, are concerned as Republicans in swing states attempt to delay counting overseas absentee ballots, leading to fears of disenfranchisement. Lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina alleging loopholes in absentee ballot processes have been met with pushback from election officials, who emphasize the low rates of ineligible voting and the importance of ensuring ballot eligibility. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed briefs to dismiss the claims, arguing that the lawsuits are an attempt to sow doubt and suppress legitimate votes.

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