Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, a Democrat, apologized Wednesday for remarks she made last week that sparked outrage during the contentious recount of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

Ellis-Marseglia had suggested that court precedent “doesn’t matter anymore in this country,” prompting sharp criticism from conservatives and calls for her resignation.

The controversy arose as Pennsylvania officials began a statewide recount in the closely contested race between Republican David McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.

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McCormick currently leads by a narrow margin of 0.24%, with the recount mandated under state law for races within a 0.5% margin.

At a Bucks County meeting last Thursday, Ellis-Marseglia voted to count provisional ballots missing one of two required voter signatures, despite a state Supreme Court ruling that such ballots cannot be counted.

Defending her decision, she stated, “We all know that precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country, and people violate laws any time they want.”

Ellis-Marseglia explained her reasoning, claiming her decision was intended to highlight the importance of counting votes. “If I violate this law, it’s because I want a court to pay attention to it,” she said at the time.

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The comment quickly went viral on social media, sparking backlash from conservatives, including Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, who wrote on X: “This is a BLATANT violation of the law and we intend to fight it every step of the way.”

Ellis-Marseglia addressed the controversy during a packed meeting on Wednesday, where she faced boos, jeers, and calls for her resignation.

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Reading from a prepared statement, she apologized for her remarks but stood by her broader intention to ensure all votes are counted.

“Last Thursday, when I spoke at the meeting that you’re all here about, the passion in my heart got the best of me, and I apologize again for that,” Ellis-Marseglia said.

She added that her remarks stemmed from frustration over ballots disqualified due to errors made by election officials rather than voters. “It was genuinely not the best words. I would do it all again. I feel terrible about it.”


She attempted to clarify her reference to court precedent, claiming it was a criticism of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. The mention drew further groans from the audience.

Ellis-Marseglia also revealed that she and her family had received death threats in the wake of her comments, describing the messages as “horrible” and filled with expletives.

Amid the ongoing recount, Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court ruled Monday that counties must not count mail-in ballots lacking a correct handwritten date on the return envelope.

The decision comes as tensions remain high over the handling of ballots in the closely watched Senate race.

Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, defended county election officials, stating they faced a no-win situation. “They were damned if they did and damned if they didn’t — likely facing legal action no matter which decision they made on counting,” Shapiro said in a statement.

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The recount, which began Wednesday morning, must be completed by Nov. 26.

The Associated Press called the race for McCormick earlier this month, though Casey has not conceded.

The outcome will determine one of the critical seats in the U.S. Senate as the nation looks ahead to a politically charged 2024.

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Scott Presler delivered a fiery speech at the Bucks County Commission hearing, celebrating Republican victories and issuing strong warnings to Democratic officials.

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His remarks emphasized the Republican Party’s growing dominance in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and called for accountability in election processes.

“Bucks County has been in the news a lot this year. Earlier, we flipped Bucks County from blue to red, and for the first time in modern history, there are more registered Republicans than Democrats here in this county,” Presler stated, highlighting the historic shift in voter registration.

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Presler criticized Commissioner Diane Marcia for allegedly disregarding court rulings regarding mail-in ballots. “Voters were disenfranchised in this county,” he said, thanking the Republican National Committee (RNC) and co-chair Laura Trump for their efforts in securing additional early voting days.

“Thank you to the Republican Party for suing Bucks County and fighting for election integrity.”

He specifically called out Commissioner Marcia’s comments on legal precedent, quoting her as saying, “Precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore.”

Presler added, “Well, Commissioner, the court already ruled that undated and mistreated mail-in ballots could not be counted. You knew that going into the meeting.”

The speech also included congratulations to newly elected Republican officials. “Congratulations to President-elect Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America. Congratulations to Senator-elect Dave McCormick, and we are not going to allow Democrats to steal this seat from us,” Presler declared.

He also celebrated Republican victories in Pennsylvania, including Congressman-elect Rob Bresnahan and Congressman-elect Ryan McKenzie, who defeated Democratic incumbents.

Presler didn’t stop at celebrating recent wins. He issued a pointed warning to Democratic officials in Bucks County. “We are coming for your seat in 2027 if you don’t resign today. I am coming for your seat peacefully,” he said, directing his message to Commissioner Harvey as well. “Harvey, this goes for you too. You are complicit.”

He also demanded accountability for alleged legal misconduct, calling for the disbarment of attorneys involved in election disputes. “Mark Allies and his cronies must be disbarred from practicing law in Pennsylvania,” Presler said.

“I want you to know that I am going to spend all of my time in Bucks County for the next three years, making sure that we take back this county.”

Presler concluded by thanking supporters who attended the hearing, saying, “Thank you to every single Patriot that showed up today.”

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