Voters in Maricopa were already being told that the tabulators needed to be fixed after the polls opened at 6 am in the country.
As a ‘solution,’ voters are being told to put their ballot into a box under the tabulator so it can be tabulated at a later time.
According to Richard Baris, the malfunctioning is happening nationwide.
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Long lines in Anthem, Arizona with Poll Workers explaining that the @maricopacounty machines are not working.
— Tyler Bowyer 🇺🇸 (@tylerbowyer) November 8, 2022
Do not get out of line! pic.twitter.com/lInh8KnTz3
Earlier this morning, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer and County Chair Bill Gates held a press conference to reassure voters.
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But they also admitted that 20% of the tabulator machines were down.
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Meanwhile, a poll worker in Arizona said, “nothing is working,” and explained misread ballots will get counted downtown tonight.
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Poll worker in Maricopa County confirms "nothing's working" for the last half hour. Explains misread ballots will get counted downtown tonight. pic.twitter.com/DO6BxhV7Vq
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 8, 2022
There are also reports of machine faults in Wickenburg, Arizona, Northwest Maricopa.
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BREAKING: Now issues reported with machines in Wickenburg, AZ, northwest Maricopa.
— Hold the Line Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) November 8, 2022
Worker tells the voter to stop filming pic.twitter.com/ACFiivw3vn