These content links are provided by Content.ad. Both Content.ad and the web site upon which the links are displayed may receive compensation when readers click on these links. Some of the content you are redirected to may be sponsored content. View our privacy policy here.

To learn how you can use Content.ad to drive visitors to your content or add this service to your site, please contact us at [email protected].

Family-Friendly Content test

Website owners select the type of content that appears in our units. However, if you would like to ensure that Content.ad always displays family-friendly content on this device, regardless of what site you are on, check the option below. Learn More

Voters Furious After Machines Glitch Out TWICE

Voters Furious After Machines Glitch Out TWICE

In Northampton County, Pennsylvania, voters are expressing doubts about the integrity of local elections due to issues with touchscreen voting devices. These concerns are not new, as similar problems were reported during the county’s 2019 judges race. The recent Election Day saw discrepancies where voters’ printouts did not match their selections for two judges races.

This situation has escalated worries among both voters and local leaders. In 2019, a “programming glitch” in the touchscreen machines, which were being used for the first time, led to an undercount of votes. In the latest incident, voters were alarmed to find that the printed cards from the machines did not reflect their actual votes.

Social media users in Pennsylvania, particularly in Northampton County, are expressing their frustration and demanding action. The county’s Republican Committee chair, Glenn Geissinger, echoed these concerns, highlighting the conflicting messages given to voters about trusting the printouts over the touchscreens.

Northampton County officials and Election Systems & Software (ES&S), the providers of the touchscreen machines, acknowledged that pre-election software testing should have identified the problem. ES&S expressed regret for the issues on Election Day, ensuring that the actual voter selections were being captured, despite the printout errors.

County Executive Lamont McClure emphasized that the glitch was due to human error and not a machine fault. He has reportedly requested ES&S to terminate the employee responsible for the error to prevent similar issues in future elections.

The mistrust is widespread, with even local Democrat leaders questioning the reliability of the machines. Six state voting rights groups have called for a full investigation and transparency in response to these voting machine errors.

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt acknowledged the potential for such incidents to undermine confidence in the electoral process. While the state is investigating the Election Day glitch, Schmidt suggested that the issues in Northampton should not be generalized as a reason to distrust touchscreen voting devices. However, the situation has undoubtedly raised significant concerns about election integrity among voters in the county.

Author: Scott Dowdy

Most Popular

These content links are provided by Content.ad. Both Content.ad and the web site upon which the links are displayed may receive compensation when readers click on these links. Some of the content you are redirected to may be sponsored content. View our privacy policy here.

To learn how you can use Content.ad to drive visitors to your content or add this service to your site, please contact us at [email protected].

Family-Friendly Content

Website owners select the type of content that appears in our units. However, if you would like to ensure that Content.ad always displays family-friendly content on this device, regardless of what site you are on, check the option below. Learn More


Most Popular

Most Popular


You Might Also Like

News Flash: Gun Control Isn’t About Safety

News Flash: Gun Control Isn’t About Safety

The left’s obsession with gun control isn’t about safety. It’s not about reducing crime, nor is it about…
Affirmative Action: The Left’s Dangerous War on Meritocracy

Affirmative Action: The Left’s Dangerous War on Meritocracy

The Supreme Court decisively struck down affirmative action in college admissions, marking a victory for fairness and…
DEI: Divide, Enforce, Indoctrinate – Communist Tactics Exposed

DEI: Divide, Enforce, Indoctrinate – Communist Tactics Exposed

It turns out that the woke obsession with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) isn’t just…
Trump Saves Taxpayers Millions with Genius Transition Plan

Trump Saves Taxpayers Millions with Genius Transition Plan

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday that it has officially entered the next phase…