In a significant development for the 2024 US Presidential Election, voters in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, are currently using paper ballots after a “software malfunction” hindered the scanning of ballots. As a result, local election officials have extended voting hours until 10 p.m. to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots.
According to CBS News, the malfunction has raised concerns, but election officials have assured the public that they are prepared for such situations. Derek Tisler from the Brennan Center emphasized that election officials have multiple systems in place to guarantee that voters can still participate and that their votes will be counted.
This situation highlights the importance of having contingency plans in place during elections, ensuring that technology issues do not prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote. Voters are encouraged to remain informed about any changes and to take advantage of the extended hours to make their voices heard in this critical election year.
