# Where have there been technical issues so far during US midterm elections?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/where-have-there-been-technical-issues-so-far-during-us-midterm-elections/
- Published: 2026-11-03T23:42:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T08:08:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/where-have-there-been-technical-issues-so-far-during-us-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- Thick ballot paper disrupted counting in Westchester County.
- Other technical problems delayed voting in four states.
- Officials extended hours or arranged manual counting.

## Summary

Technical problems disrupted voting at several locations during the US midterm elections, prompting officials to delay poll opening or extend closing times so people could cast ballots. The incidents affected voting processes in multiple states, while officials said the reported problems were limited and ballots would still be counted.

In Westchester County, New York, ballot-reading machines struggled with paper that was too thick, so officials planned to count the ballots manually under observation by election representatives and attorneys. Broward County, Florida, delayed voting by 20 minutes after a safety feature malfunctioned; North Carolina considered an extra hour in seven counties, a power outage temporarily closed a Maricopa County, Arizona, polling station, and machine setup issues led to 30-minute extensions in parts of Pennsylvania.

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