It’s November eighth, Election Day 2022 in America, and social media is swirling with stories of voting points. Kyle Becker, CEO of Becker Information and former Affiliate Producer/Author for Fox Information summarized the myriad voting points on Twitter.
Becker’s Election Day 2022 tweet highlights voting machines being down, election operating out of paper, and – everybody’s favourite – poll counting extensions.
ELECTION.🗳️🚨
• Voting machines down in Maricopa Cty, AZ
• Voting machines down in Mercer County, NJ
• Voting machines down in Harris Cty, TX
• Luzerne Cty, PA runs out of paper
• PA counting ballots till Nov. 142022 Elections — Now safer & safer than ever!
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 8, 2022
Becker adopted up his tweet with an crucial for voters in impacted areas to #HOLDTHELINE.
*Election officers in fact are engaged on these points and it is vital to #HOLDTHELINE
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 8, 2022
Election 2022: Voting Machines Down In Arizona, New Jersey, Texas
To date this Election Day, stories of voting machines being down in Maricopa County, Arizona, Mercer County, New Jersey, and Harris County, Texas.
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Arizona is, in fact, floor zero for the essential governor race between Democrat Katie Hobbs and Republican Kari Lake. Lake has drawn nationwide consideration – and criticism – for her unwavering assist of Trump and stance on election integrity.
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New Jersey notably flipped 4 congressional seats blue in 2018. This cycle, Republicans are hoping to regain floor within the Home. There are 12 congressional seats up for grabs.
Texas additionally boasts some large races. Most notably, Democrat Beto O’Rourke is attempting to interrupt a 28-year Democrat dropping streak in a race for governor in opposition to incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Beleaguered incumbent Lawyer Basic Ken Paxton is already attempting to carry his seat.
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Voting Machines Down in Maricopa County
Conservative activist Tyler Bower tweeted video of ballot employee explaining that voting machines had been down in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Lengthy traces in Anthem, Arizona with Ballot Employees explaining that the @maricopacounty machines are usually not working.
Don’t get out of line! pic.twitter.com/lInh8KnTz3
— Tyler Bowyer 🇺🇸 (@tylerbowyer) November 8, 2022
The Arizona native notes that Anthem, Arizona polling location in his tweet is a “DEEP RED” a part of Maricopa County.
It is a DEEP RED a part of Maricopa County
— Tyler Bowyer 🇺🇸 (@tylerbowyer) November 8, 2022
In actual fact, the issues in Maricopa County had been so extreme that the Stephen Richer, the County Recorder, issued a public assertion. Within the assertion the County official apologizes and reassures constituents theirs vote shall be counted.
“Each authorized vote shall be tabulated. I promise.”
STATEMENT. pic.twitter.com/Un52eksTrh
— Stephen Richer—Maricopa Cnty Recorder (prsnl acct) (@stephen_richer) November 8, 2022
The voting points plaguing Arizona have garnered a lot nationwide consideration. Even President Donald Trump was compelled to document a video message imploring voters to remain in line to make sure their vote.
Hey Arizona – President Trump has a message for you. pic.twitter.com/LHcrZW3PeR
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) November 8, 2022
ALL Voting Machines Down in Mercer County, New Jersey
CBS Information confirmed stories that each one voting machines had been down in Mercer County, New Jersey.
The CBS Information report notes, “voting machine firm Dominion is working to resolve the issue.”
🚨 Voting machines down in Mercer County, New Jersey pic.twitter.com/TwwL58E76Z
— Media Analysis Heart (@theMRC) November 8, 2022
Earlier as we speak, New Jersey Lawyer Basic Matt Platkin tweeted that paper ballots had been out there in any respect polling location. Additional noting, “paper ballots are protected and safe, and your vote shall be counted.”
Consideration all Mercer County voters — paper ballots can be found in your precinct, and all polling places are open. Relaxation assured: paper ballots are protected and safe, and your vote shall be counted.
— Lawyer Basic Matt Platkin (@NewJerseyOAG) November 8, 2022
Texas Polling Locations Additionally Report Points
KHOU-TV investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski reported that polling web site ran out of paper.
DEVELOPING: Election staff at Shadow Forest Elementary in Kingwood inform me this polling web site has run out of paper. They’re asking voters to go elsewhere till extra arrives. @KHOU pic.twitter.com/xLuBQO6fUX
— Jeremy Rogalski (@JRogalskiKHOU) November 9, 2022
Texas-based Washington Publish reporter Molly Hennessy-Fiske additionally tweeted that Harris County polling locations “ran out of paper ballots”, noting {that a} decide would possibly prolong voting previous 7pm.
There have been stories that some Harris County polling locations ran out of paper ballots for voting machines. Checking that and the likelihood {that a} decide might permit voting previous 7 p.m. – @TXCivilRights confirms, “Our legal professionals are at present in a listening to relating to this subject.”
— Molly Hennessy-Fiske (@mollyhf) November 9, 2022
Ought to We Be Shocked by These 2022 Election Points?
Rusty Weiss reported earlier as we speak on a chunk that Politico put out yesterday warning Individuals of potential “election day threats”.
“The 2020 presidential election was rife with allegations of voting machine hacks that had been later debunked,” Politico writes. “But there are actual dangers that hackers might tunnel into voting gear and different election infrastructure to attempt to undermine Tuesday’s vote.”
With each side calling into query the outcomes of previous votes, election integrity is a subject on the minds of many Individuals. To date, it appears the 2022 election shall be no completely different.
Kyle Becker nailed the uncertainty and frustrations shared by many, “2022 Elections – Now safer & safer than ever!”