Technical difficulties in Spalding County, Ga. bring down voting machines

Voters are experiencing longer lines as a result of the issue.

Published: November 3, 2020 10:47am

Updated: November 3, 2020 11:57am

Officials in Spalding County, Ga. say a technical problem has taken computers offline at polling stations across the area, according to local reports

The Spalding County Sheriff's Office confirmed that polling stations were experiencing technical difficulties that began shortly after the polls opened this morning. 

Officials say they are working to fix the problem, but voters should expect longer lines as a result of the issue. In the meantime, paper ballots are being used at all locations in the county until the computer problem is resolved. 

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