Voting Extended to 10 p.m. in Deep-Red Cambria County, PA After Software Malfunction Halts Ballot Scanning

Nov 5, 2024, 04:21 PM

A software malfunction in deep-red Cambria County, Pennsylvania, caused widespread disruptions in ballot scanning during election day. Officials confirmed that several ballot scanners were down at multiple voting locations, and technicians are working to repair the issues. Voters were informed that their votes will be counted, and as a backup, ballots may be scanned later. As a result, a court order extended voting hours until 10 p.m. local time, and ballots cast after 8 p.m. will be provisional. The Pennsylvania Department of State is in contact with county officials to resolve the technical issues. Voters are encouraged to stay in line and cast their ballots using paper ballots if necessary.