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Pennsylvania Wins a Dubious Distinction on Election Day

More Pennsylvanians called into the 1888MYvote1 hotline than any other state, and they are still calling. As of the close of the polls the total number is 2367. A dubious distinction to be sure, much of it due to the problems with the electronic voting machines experienced by Lancaster, Allegheny and Montgomery countieswith complaints in Phildelphia and York being more varied.

Besides the voting machine issue, voters complained bitterly about; electioneering activities they felt were too close to the polls, the lack of privacy of the electronic voting booths, long lines, and aggressive campaign workers intruding on "their space." Depending on how closely the races are decided in this election, tomorrow could be rife with challanges. Below is a breakdown of the number of calls by county. I'll be sure to update this if we learn anything new in the next few hours.

Call totals by county:

LANCASTER 371

MONTGOMERY 239

ALLEGHENY 231

YORK 226

PHILADELPHIA 215


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