Fact Check: Did Pennsylvania Receive More Mail-In Ballots Than It Sent in 2020?

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Claimant: Elon Musk and Donald Trump

Claim: Pennsylvania sent 1.8 million mail-in ballots but received about 2.5 million in 2020.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Official Pennsylvania records show 2,673,272 mail-in ballot applications were approved and 2,273,490 mail-in ballots were cast in the 2020 general election. The viral claim incorrectly combines primary-election data with general-election totals.

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Date: 02/14/2026

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Last Updated on February 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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