“A Nov. 5 ballot scanning error in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, shows "the election steal is happening.”
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an X post. Claim dated 5 Nov 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
Machines in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, couldn't scan ballots on Election Day morning because of a ballot printing error, which was resolved. Ballots were still being accepted and the time to vote was extended.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 5 November 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 5 November 2024. Its rating was “False”.
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