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Video Captures Laurel County Voter Unable to Select Trump’s Name on Voting Machine
Officials are also encouraging any other voters experiencing similar issues to report them promptly.
A voter in Laurel County, Kentucky, recently reported an issue with a voting machine that prevented them from selecting former President Donald Trump’s name.
The individual indicated that attempts to select Trump’s name were unsuccessful, raising concerns about the machine’s functionality and accuracy in recording votes.
Local officials have been notified, and efforts are underway to gather more information on the situation, including any possible explanations for the issue and updates on whether it has been resolved.
Laurel County Clerk Tony Brown has just released this statement:
“We’ve had an incident today with someone reporting one of the ballot marking devices malfunctioning. We checked it and couldn’t make it recreate the incident reported. The machine has been taken out of service and are waiting for the Attorney General’s Office representative to arrive. We had no complaints prior to or after the complaint. We have left the machine in full view and are awaiting further directions.”
Officials are also encouraging any other voters experiencing similar issues to report them promptly.
Austin, TX – Emergency crews responded to a significant structural collapse with a reported explosion at a residence located at 10407 Double Spur Loop, just off Yaupon Drive, shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Austin Fire Department (AFD).
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a two-story home that had sustained catastrophic damage due to an unknown event that led to a complete or partial structural collapse.
Initial reports indicated an explosion may have preceded the collapse, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
AFD crews conducted a rapid search of the debris and located one individual trapped inside the residence.
That person was safely extricated by rescue personnel and transferred to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) for medical evaluation and treatment.
The patient’s condition has not been disclosed at this time.
ATCEMS confirmed that multiple individuals may have been injured as a result of the incident.
The exact number of patients and the nature of their injuries have not yet been released.
Emergency responders from both fire and EMS departments remain on the scene, and investigators are working to determine the origin and cause of the explosion and collapse.
Residents in the area are asked to avoid the vicinity while emergency operations continue.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.