Reports of poll issues in multiple PA counties kickoff 2024 presidential elections
(WTAJ) — Residents across Central Pennsylvania report issues at the polls as voting gets underway for the 2024 Presidential elections.
As of this writing, WTAJ has received calls and messages from residents saying there are poll issues and ballots not being read. One viewer claimed that in Martinsburg, people who have voted at the location in the past aren't in the books this time.
A viewer from Cambria County claims the election judge at his polling location called and was told there's a county-wide issue right now and ballots can't be scanned. It's reported that voters in Cambria County can drop their ballots in a lock box or come back later to vote.
So far we've heard from viewers in:
Blair County
Martinsburg, Blair County (Martinsburg Elementary) — Issue resolved. It's been confirmed that this was a simple delivery issue that was fixed after switching machines.
Cambria County
Cambria Township (North Central Rec Center)
Carrolltown (Carrolltown Borough Building)
Cresson (Cresson Fire Hall)
East Taylor Township (271 William Penn Ave)
Jackson Township
Lily (Our Lady of the Alleghenies)
Huntingdon County
Huntingdon (Lower Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church)
Somerset County
There are also reports of widespread issues in Bedford County and problems coming out of Clearfield County.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates and download the WTAJ app to receive breaking news notifications.
WTAJ is working to learn more about these issues from election officials and will continue to keep you up to date on-air and online.
