According to Harris Co. Election Officials, about 10,000 mail-in ballots from 6,000 Democratic voters and 4,000 Republicans were not added into the original Election Night count.
officials shared a shocking, albeit disappointing report Saturday night about unaccounted votes.
"While the votes were scanned into our tabulation computer, they were not transferred and counted as a part of the unofficial final results as they should have been," the release adds. "These votes will be added to the final count when the Central Count Committee next convenes on Tuesday."This comes just days after a back and forth between local and state officials on election night Tuesday, when voters from both political parties cited troubles at the polls.
Additionally, Siegel expressed disappointment that Harris County had not yet received all election supplies as late as last Friday. She also said she reached out to County Election Administrator Isabelle Longoria to offer volunteers, but the offer was rejected.It wouldn’t be election day without some problems. And FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan joins the Factor to break down what happened after Harris County election officials requested more time to count the ballots.
"When people tried to put them in the scanners, the second page jammed up," Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt said. "If it gets crumpled, they can’t put it in. They literally have to hand key the results in." As a result of the irregularities, a lawsuit was looked into.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
10K ballots left uncounted after unofficial results posted on election night, Harris County elections administrator saysThe office of Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria announced an oversight of approximately 10,000 mail-in ballots not added into March 1′s election count.
Read more »
10K mail-in ballots not added into Harris County's election night count, officials sayAbout 6,000 Democratic and 4,000 Republican ballots were not added to the original count, officials say.
Read more »
Harris County took more than a day to report its voting results. That may be the new norm.Harris County was the only one in Texas that failed to report complete election results from Tuesday’s primary election within 24 hours, as required by the Election Code, the secretary of state’s office said.
Read more »
2 Bexar County primary races are still too close to callMost of the dust has settled from Tuesday night's primary election, but two races in Bexar County are still too close to call, according to election officials.
Read more »
From Alleged Capitol Rioter to 'ISIS Bride': The Strangest Moments from Texas Primary SeasonThis primary season was riddled with apparent contradictions and hypocrisy thanks to Texas politicians on both sides of the aisle.
Read more »