It’s November 8th, Election Day 2022 in America, and social media is swirling with reports of voting issues. Kyle Becker, CEO of Becker News and former Associate Producer/Writer for Fox News summarized the myriad voting issues on Twitter.
Becker’s Election Day 2022 tweet highlights voting machines being down, election running out of paper, and – everyone’s favorite – ballot counting extensions.
ELECTION.🗳️🚨
• Voting machines down in Maricopa Cty, AZ
• Voting machines down in Mercer County, NJ
• Voting machines down in Harris Cty, TX
• Luzerne Cty, PA runs out of paper
• PA counting ballots until Nov. 142022 Elections — Now safer & more secure than ever!
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 8, 2022
Becker followed up his tweet with an imperative for voters in impacted areas to #HOLDTHELINE.
*Election officials of course are working on these issues and it’s vital to #HOLDTHELINE
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 8, 2022
Election 2022: Voting Machines Down In Arizona, New Jersey, Texas
So far this Election Day, reports of voting machines being down in Maricopa County, Arizona, Mercer County, New Jersey, and Harris County, Texas.
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Arizona is, of course, ground zero for the crucial governor race between Democrat Katie Hobbs and Republican Kari Lake. Lake has drawn national attention – and criticism – for her unwavering support of Trump and stance on election integrity.
Related: Attack Ad Aimed At Kari Lake Reaches New Low In Exploiting Brian Sicknick’s Mom
New Jersey notably flipped four congressional seats blue in 2018. This cycle, Republicans are hoping to regain ground in the House. There are 12 congressional seats up for grabs.
Texas also boasts some big races. Most notably, Democrat Beto O’Rourke is trying to break a 28-year Democrat losing streak in a race for governor against incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Beleaguered incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton is already trying to hold his seat.
Related: Cruz Taunts Beto: He’s Getting Ready to Get His ‘Ass Kicked’ a Third Time
Voting Machines Down in Maricopa County
Conservative activist Tyler Bower tweeted video of poll worker explaining that voting machines were down in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Long lines in Anthem, Arizona with Poll Workers explaining that the @maricopacounty machines are not working.
Do not get out of line! pic.twitter.com/lInh8KnTz3
— Tyler Bowyer 🇺🇸 (@tylerbowyer) November 8, 2022
The Arizona native notes that Anthem, Arizona polling location in his tweet is a “DEEP RED” part of Maricopa County.
This is a DEEP RED part of Maricopa County
— Tyler Bowyer 🇺🇸 (@tylerbowyer) November 8, 2022
In fact, the problems in Maricopa County were so severe that the Stephen Richer, the County Recorder, issued a public statement. In the statement the County official apologizes and reassures constituents theirs vote will be counted.
“Every legal vote will be tabulated. I promise.”
STATEMENT. pic.twitter.com/Un52eksTrh
— Stephen Richer—Maricopa Cnty Recorder (prsnl acct) (@stephen_richer) November 8, 2022
The voting issues plaguing Arizona have garnered much national attention. Even President Donald Trump was compelled to record a video message imploring voters to stay in line to ensure their vote.
Hey Arizona – President Trump has a message for you. pic.twitter.com/LHcrZW3PeR
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) November 8, 2022
ALL Voting Machines Down in Mercer County, New Jersey
CBS News confirmed reports that all voting machines were down in Mercer County, New Jersey.
The CBS News report notes, “voting machine company Dominion is working to resolve the problem.”
🚨 Voting machines down in Mercer County, New Jersey pic.twitter.com/TwwL58E76Z
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) November 8, 2022
Earlier today, New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin tweeted that paper ballots were available at all polling location. Further noting, “paper ballots are safe and secure, and your vote will be counted.”
Attention all Mercer County voters — paper ballots are available in your precinct, and all polling locations are open. Rest assured: paper ballots are safe and secure, and your vote will be counted.
— Attorney General Matt Platkin (@NewJerseyOAG) November 8, 2022
Texas Polling Places Also Report Issues
KHOU-TV investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski reported that polling site ran out of paper.
DEVELOPING: Election workers at Shadow Forest Elementary in Kingwood tell me this polling site has run out of paper. They are asking voters to go elsewhere until more arrives. @KHOU pic.twitter.com/xLuBQO6fUX
— Jeremy Rogalski (@JRogalskiKHOU) November 9, 2022
Texas-based Washington Post reporter Molly Hennessy-Fiske also tweeted that Harris County polling places “ran out of paper ballots”, noting that a judge might extend voting past 7pm.
There have been reports that some Harris County polling places ran out of paper ballots for voting machines. Checking that and the possibility that a judge may allow voting past 7 p.m. – @TXCivilRights confirms, “Our lawyers are currently in a hearing regarding this issue.”
— Molly Hennessy-Fiske (@mollyhf) November 9, 2022
Should We Be Surprised by These 2022 Election Issues?
Rusty Weiss reported earlier today on a piece that Politico put out yesterday warning Americans of potential “election day threats”.
“The 2020 presidential election was rife with allegations of voting machine hacks that were later debunked,” Politico writes. “Yet there are real risks that hackers could tunnel into voting equipment and other election infrastructure to try to undermine Tuesday’s vote.”
With both sides calling into question the results of past votes, election integrity is a topic on the minds of many Americans. So far, it seems the 2022 election will be no different.
Kyle Becker nailed the uncertainty and frustrations shared by many, “2022 Elections – Now safer & more secure than ever!”
