US election 2024: Poll malfunction extends voting hours in Pennsylvania

Malfunctioning voting machines in several Pennsylvania counties caused long delays and extended voting hours on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.

The problems, which were first reported in the morning, were caused by a software glitch that prevented the machines from reading ballots correctly. The glitch affected machines in several counties, including Philadelphia, Allegheny, and Bucks counties.

As a result of the delays, voting hours were extended by two hours in the affected counties. The extension was granted by a federal judge after a lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other voting rights groups.

The malfunctioning voting machines caused long delays and long lines of voters in the affected counties.

In some cases, voters waited for hours to cast their ballots. The delays were particularly severe in Philadelphia, where some voters reported waiting in line for more than three hours.

The problems with the voting machines were eventually resolved, but not before causing significant delays and frustration for voters. The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of electronic voting machines and the potential for voter suppression.

The problems with the voting machines were eventually resolved, but not before causing significant delays and frustration for voters.

The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of electronic voting machines and the potential for voter suppression.

There are several things that can be done to prevent similar problems from happening in the future. First, states should invest in new voting machines that are more reliable and less prone to glitches.

Second, states should have backup plans in place in case of voting machine malfunctions. These plans should include paper ballots that can be used if the machines fail.

Finally, states should conduct thorough testing of voting machines before they are used in elections. This testing should be done by independent experts to ensure that the machines are working properly.