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A Georgia election official, who is a Democrat, discovered that none of the straight party Republican tickets in the recent runoff were being scanned. She contacted Dominion, the company responsible for the voting machines, and expressed her concern about the ballots going to adjudication instead of being counted. Dominion insisted that she just push the green button. Frustrated, she threatened to contact the local media. Dominion quickly sent someone to fix the issue. The Dominion representative acknowledged the problem and made a phone call. Ten minutes later, he returned and assured her that everything was fixed. It is important to note that the voting machines were not connected to the internet.

During the 2022 election in Arizona, numerous irregularities were found. One example is a ballot envelope of a deceased voter that passed without challenge. Over 800 blank ballots with no signature were also counted, which violates state statutes. Additionally, there were voter registration files with incorrect signatures. The tabulators used in Maricopa County did not meet the required error rate, averaging 235 times higher than the standard. This led to the rejection of over a quarter of a million ballots due to feed errors. These issues highlight the problems in the election process.

I'm here to submit my ballot. Is this the deposit box? Yes, your ballot goes in here. It's not electronically counted; it will be secured with others. How can I be sure it's counted? Once it's in the locked box, it will be counted after 8 PM. The computer will read the cards, provided they are filled out correctly. There was a problem with the machine earlier. Occasional jams can happen, but it's not frequent. Thanks for the help. Any other questions? The election board is next door. I think my ballot didn't work because I voted for Trump. Thank you.

Polls in Bullhead City, Arizona, at Hope Church in Raymar have been down since 6 o'clock, preventing anyone from voting.

The speaker explains that when a ballot jams in the tabulating machines, an error message appears with the options to discard or recount. However, instead of following the correct procedure of discarding the entire batch and rescanning the already tabulated ones, they were repeatedly rescanning the jammed ballots without discarding them. This led to the ballots being counted 8 to 10 times, indicating a lack of understanding and confusion among the individuals involved.

The transcript discusses several election-related issues in California. First, it highlights a controversy with the voting envelopes: in some counties, how a ballot is inserted into the envelope can reveal the voter's choice. Specifically, if a voter selects no, the hole aligns with the “no” vote, making the vote visible through a window in the envelope. The speakers suggest this could be used to see how someone voted, and question whether it could affect the outcome if a small percentage of ballots are read differently. Speaker 1 notes that voters wonder whether, after submission, someone might handle the ballot on the processing side, calling it a legitimate question to ask. Speaker 0 explains that the state says it does not know how many ballots are affected because counties print the envelopes, and acknowledges that Shasta, Tulare, and Sacramento have already admitted the mistake and told voters how to fix it. Speaker 2 proposes a solution: fold the envelope in the opposite direction to create a blank page so nothing on the ballot envelope is visible. The state GOP has released a video showing voters how to avoid the problem. The conversation then broadens to mention additional election issues. It is stated that the state spent nearly $300,000,000 mailing out the wrong redistricting map, which required a corrected mailer to be sent. There is also a warning that even ballots mailed on election day may not be counted due to slow mail service. Regarding the holes in the envelope, the explanation given is that the holes exist so blind voters can know where to sign the envelope by touching two areas and signing there, though the speakers question how blind voters would know which exact box to fill in on the document. The overall discussion centers on concerns about transparency and reliability in the voting process, including envelope design, the handling of ballots after submission, and the impact of mailing errors on the election.

The speaker encountered a problem with the poll pad at their polling location, as it was programmed for a different location. They contacted Dominion, the company responsible for the voting system, who remotely reprogrammed the device. The speaker compared this to seeking technical support for their phone or computer. They had to grant permission for Dominion to access and fix the poll pad, which was successfully reprogrammed to the correct location.

Speaker 0 mentions the possibility of printing out something. Speaker 1 asks if there is an explanation for the uncounted votes. Speaker 2 clarifies that there is no concrete explanation for why those votes were not counted by the machine in the first place. Speaker 1 confirms that they don't know why the votes didn't get scanned. Speaker 2 asks if the Dominion Tech guys have figured out the reason, but Speaker 0 says they are not allowed to comment. Speaker 1 believes it wasn't a memory card issue. Speaker 2 asks if memory cards can be ruled out, and Speaker 1 agrees. Speaker 0 suggests it may be human error, but they don't have evidence to confirm it. Speaker 2 questions if it could be a software issue, but Speaker 0 refuses to speculate. Speaker 2 acknowledges the lack of a definite answer.

We found around 25,000 ballots in Maricopa County that were not created from the usual PDF used for elections. The ballots are tailored to different neighborhoods and come in English and Spanish versions. These ballots are pre-made for mail-in voting and early voting locations. However, we discovered that the quality of these pre-made ballots was significantly lower than expected, indicating a potential issue with the printing process.

During the election, there were several problems with the tabulator machines. Some machines broke down and had to be replaced, while incorrect information was inputted into others. The wrong files were loaded into the mainframe by the computer technician. The issues couldn't be resolved quickly, so everyone took a lunch break. Afterward, the machines were shut down and reset. New tests were conducted, and the results were printed out. The memory sticks were handed to the technician for loading into the server. Printouts were generated and compared for accuracy. County chairs signed the certification as observers, not in an official capacity, due to the problems with the test.

During the 2022 midterms, a significant issue arose with the tabulators used for counting ballots. None of the tabulators met the federally regulated EAC standard, and there was no clear pattern in their selection or zeroing. A total of 464,926 ballots were fed into these tabulators, not necessarily from individual voters. Out of these feeds, 217,305 failed, resulting in an alarming 50% ballot read failure rate throughout the entire election day.

The machines used in the election are tested by Maricopa County and the Secretary of State's office to ensure there is no tampering. If the machines fail these tests, they cannot be used.

Approximately 25,000 ballots were not created from the usual PDF format for the election process in Maricopa County. These ballots are tailored to specific geographical areas to account for different voting preferences. The ballots are created in advance in PDF format for mail-in and early voting convenience. However, the quality of the printed ballots in this case was significantly lower than expected, indicating a problem with the printing process.

In 2022, the speaker presents data on the Maricopa County elections. They show a slide with the names of polling centers and dots representing tabulators. None of the 446 tabulators in the county were compliant with the Election Assistance Corporation regulations. The error rate was significantly higher, with some tabulators failing at a rate of 95%. Despite these failures, they were still used to process 5,000 ballots.

Speaker 0 mentions the possibility of printing out something. Speaker 1 asks if there is an explanation for why certain votes were not counted. Speaker 2 clarifies that there is no concrete explanation for why those votes were not counted by the machine. Speaker 1 confirms that they do not know why the votes were not scanned. Speaker 2 asks if the Dominion Tech guys have figured out the reason, but Speaker 0 says they are not allowed to comment. Speaker 2 asks if it could be a memory card issue, but Speaker 1 and Speaker 0 both say they don't think so. Speaker 0 suggests it could be human error, but they don't have evidence to confirm it. Speaker 2 questions if it could be a software issue, but Speaker 0 avoids speculation. They admit they don't have a definite answer yet. Speaker 2 acknowledges this and thanks them.

A person attempted to vote early, but the scanner was broken. Staff said they would scan the ballot later, after everyone left, and offered to put it in a box. The person declined and said they would return another day.

Voting machines in Cambria County are currently not scanning ballots, but voters can still submit paper ballots. Poll workers are informing voters about the situation and how the backup system works, which has been in place since the machines were introduced. The issue seems to be affecting the entire county, but voters are still participating in the process. Ballots are being collected in a secure box and will be scanned once the machines are operational again. There are procedures in place to ensure transparency, with workers overseeing the process to maintain integrity.

The speaker believes that the rejected ballots were placed in a separate box to be later counted at the headquarters. The rejection happened at the voting center due to invalid ballots that wouldn't match any tabulator's program. The question arises if Maricopa County was contacted to clarify their processes. It is mentioned that the rejected ballots would be sent to central tabulation to be duplicated onto readable ballots and inserted into the system. However, there is no way for voters to confirm if this process was actually carried out, which raises concerns.

Using specific voting machines may cause issues for some voters. Although election day is November 5th, many Michiganders have already voted early. Some voters encounter problems when submitting ballots into a tabulator, particularly with a voter assist terminal designed for individuals with disabilities. When voting a straight party ticket and then selecting candidates from different parties, an error message may appear. Voters are advised to either vote straight party or select individual races. Lansing city clerk Chris Swope assures that the machines have been tested and should function correctly. This issue is not unique to Michigan, as Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson notes similar occurrences elsewhere. Swope emphasizes that voters will see their votes counted, ensuring their participation is valid in this election.

The speaker witnessed someone using correction tape inside a tabulator machine, which caused the ballots to get jammed. The tape was placed back in the machine after being peeled off. The speaker explained that if a ballot goes through the machine with the tape on it, the machine won't read anything, and the user can override it. The speaker also mentioned that the ballots had no numbers at the top, but they assumed the machine wouldn't read them and the user could manually input the ticket type. The person operating the machine repeatedly put the same set of 27 ballots in instead of separating them, resulting in an inaccurate count. The speaker explained that the machine doesn't have a way to detect if the same ballot has been inserted multiple times, as the sensor and reader are covered.

Tomorrow night in Maricopa County may be lengthy due to an unusually long ballot. The ballot is two pages, double-sided, with an average of 79 contests—twice as long as usual. This is causing delays in processing early mail-in ballots, potentially impacting the speed of results after polls close. While early results will be reported, they will only be a partial count as officials work around the clock to catch up. Additionally, the lengthy ballot could lead to longer lines on election day, with some voters already reporting waits of about an hour. Concerns about the ease of voting have been raised, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of the voting process to make it more accessible.

Speaker 0 mentions the possibility of printing out something. Speaker 1 asks about the reason for the uncounted votes. Speaker 2 clarifies that there is no concrete explanation for why those votes were not counted by the machine. Speaker 1 confirms that they don't know why the votes didn't get scanned. Speaker 2 asks if the Dominion Tech guys have figured out the reason, but Speaker 0 says they are not allowed to comment. Speaker 2 points out that it hasn't been confirmed if it was a memory card issue. Speaker 1 agrees and suggests it could be human error. Speaker 0 says the ballots didn't transfer over correctly, but they don't have a definite answer yet. Speaker 2 asks if it could be a software issue, but Speaker 0 refuses to speculate. They conclude that they don't have a pinpointed answer at the moment.

There are significant issues with the programming of Dominion voter access terminals, specifically affecting straight party voting. This problem has emerged recently and is a nationwide concern for counties using these machines. During the testing period and early voting, it became clear that voters must be informed about this programming issue, which requires them to vote in every section of the ballot. This is particularly important in Michigan, where voters can cross over in ways not allowed in many other states. Many colleagues from other states share our frustration and surprise regarding this situation, and we are actively working with Dominion for accountability and ensuring voters are aware of the necessary voting procedures.

Nevada County officials are addressing issues with vote by mail ballots just 12 days before the election. They discovered a problem with ballot machines not reading some barcodes due to ink overspray. While they are unsure how many of the 77,000 ballots are affected, they plan to rescan those that are. Election officials assure that the printer error won't impact the accuracy of the results, though it may slow down the process. Observers can watch the counting in person or via live stream. Runbeck election services is coordinating with the county to ensure all affected ballots are reviewed and counted. Officials emphasize their commitment to accuracy and transparency in the electoral process.

Voting machines in Cambria County are currently not scanning ballots, but voters can still submit paper ballots. Poll workers are informing voters about the situation and the backup process, which has been in place since the machines were introduced. The issue seems to be affecting the entire county, but voters are still participating by dropping their ballots into a ballot box. Once the machines are fixed, the ballots will be scanned. There are procedures in place to ensure transparency, with poll workers monitoring the process to maintain integrity.