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Pennsylvania Voting Malfunction Delays Election
A software malfunction in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, delayed voting on Election Day, prompting a court order to extend voting hours and assurances that all ballots would be counted.
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- What action was taken to address the voting delay?
- A Pennsylvania judge extended voting hours until 10 p.m. ET to accommodate voters affected by the malfunction. All votes cast after 8 p.m. ET will be counted as provisional ballots.
- What assurances were given to voters regarding their ballots?
- County officials assured voters that all completed ballots would be accepted, secured, and counted, and that no one would be turned away.
- What caused the delay in voting in Cambria County, Pennsylvania?
- A software malfunction in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, prevented voters from scanning their ballots, leading to a delay in voting.
- What was the response of the Republican National Committee to the issue?
- The Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman urged voters to stay in line and cast their ballots despite the delay, and the Republican party's lawyers were monitoring the situation.
- What is the Pennsylvania Department of State doing in response to the situation?
- The Pennsylvania Department of State is working with local officials in Cambria County to resolve the technical issues with the electronic voting system.