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Detroit election workers faced delays in reporting unofficial results on election night due to a faulty firewall that prevented local clerks from electronically submitting their vote tallies. As a result, results were transported physically into downtown Detroit, causing reporting to start well after midnight. Concerns arose over potential conspiracy theories and frustration over delayed results, particularly given Michigan’s key swing state status in November’s election.
The Detroit City Clerk’s office mentioned that the bulk of results would have been ready around 11 p.m. if not for the technical issue and that approximately 10,000 mail ballots dropped off on Election Day took until 6 a.m. the next morning to count. Mail ballots arriving on Election Day are a common source of delay, as processing and verification take time.
Despite the delays, officials stressed that the election system worked as intended, prioritizing accuracy over timely reporting. They emphasized the importance of relying on official sources for information on election procedures to combat misinformation and conspiracy theories that could arise during delays.
Election workers acknowledged the challenge of mitigating misinformation during delays, highlighting the potential for conspiracy theories to persist despite efforts to provide accurate information. They emphasized the need for accuracy and security in the election process while working to identify ways to speed up future elections without compromising the integrity of the results.
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