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Chester County Extends Voting After Poll Book Error Omitted 75,000 Independent and Third-Party Voters

County leaders apologized, promising a post-election review after votes are counted.

Overview

  • Officials said morning poll books listed only Democrats and Republicans, leaving roughly 75,000 unaffiliated and third-party voters off the rolls.
  • Voters not listed were directed to cast provisional ballots, which are verified after Election Day, and Philadelphia delivered extra supplies to meet demand.
  • Corrected poll books reached all 230 precincts by about 3:45 p.m., restoring standard check-in for the remainder of the day.
  • Polling places stayed open two additional hours, allowing people arriving after 8 p.m. to vote provisionally.
  • Commissioners apologized and said a formal review will follow certification, as provisional ballots are processed and counted in the coming days.