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El Paso Voters Face Check-In Delays and Confusion on Election Day

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On Election Day, voters in El Paso experienced significant delays due to technical issues with the check-in devices, known as poll pads, at several voting locations. While the machines used for casting ballots remained operational, election workers resorted to manually checking in voters, raising concerns about security and efficiency among those affected. By 1:30 p.m., the El Paso County Elections Department reported that the check-in software had been restored across all centers. Voters are encouraged to check wait times online before heading to polling places, as many reported being turned away initially due to the malfunctioning equipment.

Key Details: • Technical issues with poll pads caused delays at several voting locations. • Election workers manually checked in voters until the software was restored by 1:30 p.m. • Voters should check estimated wait times on the county elections website before voting.

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