Claim: Electronic voting machines in Cambria County, Pennsylvania had issues scanning ballots as voters went to the polls in the US, leading some social media users to falsely claim it was an intentional attempt to sabotage Republican candidate Donald Trump. Authorities confirmed that citizens continued to submit paper ballots, the issue was corrected and a court extended voting hours in the county.
Fact-check: Ballot scanning issues in Pennsylvania county trigger baseless fraud allegations
Verdict: ballot scanning issues in pennsylvania county trigger baseless fraud allegations
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Natalie Wade;Roxana Romero
Date published: 2024-11-06T04:59:00