{"id":2338549,"date":"2024-09-09T07:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T11:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-free-and-fair-election-would-have-zero-glitches\/"},"modified":"2024-09-09T07:46:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T11:46:10","slug":"a-free-and-fair-election-would-have-zero-glitches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-free-and-fair-election-would-have-zero-glitches\/","title":{"rendered":"A Free And Fair Election Would Have Zero &#8216;Glitches&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fa-free-and-fair-election-would-have-zero-glitches%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2338549&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The text discusses the recurring \u200belectoral irregularities faced by large counties like Harris County in Texas and Maricopa County in Arizona \u2062on Election Day. It raises\u2064 concerns\u2062 about\u2064 whether these \u2063counties are simply overwhelmed during elections, \u2064leading to \u200b&#8221;glitches&#8221; that could\u2063 potentially\u200b alter election outcomes. Even minor errors can be significant; for instance, in\u2062 the 2020 election, Joe Biden\u2019s narrow win in\u2062 Arizona was greatly\u200c influenced by the results from Maricopa County.\u200b <\/p>\n<p>Despite reassurances regarding the\u2064 accuracy of ballot counting, \u2063the text emphasizes that in tightly contested elections, a small margin of error \u200ccould lead to incorrect certifying of results. The situation in Harris County, \u2062for example,\u200c was complicated by\u200d issues such as over 1,000 \u200bineligible ballots being counted and the necessity for a\u200b redo election due to a lawsuit. Voters also faced long lines and technical failures. Maricopa\u200d County similarly encountered problems like machine malfunctions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-trump-admin-official-wins-gop-nomination-for-open-montana-congressional-seat\/\" title=\"Former Trump Admin Official Wins GOP Nomination For Open Montana Congressional Seat\">ballot printing errors<\/a>,\u2062 contributing to\u2062 growing skepticism about the efficiency of its electoral processes. \u200dBoth\u2063 counties, due \u2064to their size, play crucial roles in determining the overall\u200c vote \u200dcount in their respective \u2062states.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Large counties have &ldquo;glitches&rdquo; on Election Day. Why do counties like Harris County, Texas, and Maricopa County, Arizona, continue to experience electoral irregularities? Are large counties just overwhelmed by Election Day? As the nation inches closer to that day, preventing these &ldquo;glitches&rdquo; becomes more crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Even a relatively small error, such as incorrectly tabulating 1 percent of the vote, can change the outcome of the election. For example, Joe Biden won Arizona by about 0.6 percent of the vote, half of which came from Maricopa County, which he won by only about 0.3 percent of the vote.<\/p>\n<p>Yet we are continually reassured that any potential irregularities are small and that the majority of ballots are accurately counted. Well, in close elections, being 99 percent accurate versus 100 percent accurate is the difference between correctly certifying the winner and falsified results.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in 2022, in Harris County more than 1,000 ineligible ballots were cast and counted. After a lawsuit, a judge ultimately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2024\/05\/23\/texas-election-officials-paperwork-harris-county-election-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ordered<\/a> a redo election. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pinal-county-election-debacle-shows-election-officials-have-much-to-learn-before-november\/\" title=\"Pinal County Election Debacle Shows Election Officials Have Much to Learn Before November\">voters experienced long lines<\/a>, ballot paper shortages, and scanner failures.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in Maricopa County, the story has been much the same: machine failures, long lines, and increasing doubts about the competency of the county&rsquo;s electoral process. With more than 4 million residents, it is largely determinative of the state&rsquo;s final vote count.<\/p>\n<p>Voters experienced ballot printing errors, misplaced ballots, and equipment malfunctions that delayed vote counting. One might think that after years of glitches, these two counties would have ironed out these errors to ensure a smooth process. But no. Even though the margin for error is razor thin.<\/p>\n<p>These electoral blunders undermine confidence in the entire electoral process. The fact that large counties can&rsquo;t get it right raises questions about the integrity of the elections nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>Media Downplays the Problem<\/h2>\n<p>The media continues to downplay election irregularities. Don Lemon, Jake Tapper, and the rest of the Democrat Media Complex tell us that these glitches are minor and don&rsquo;t affect the overall outcome. It&rsquo;s as if they&rsquo;ve taken a page out of a magician&rsquo;s handbook: &ldquo;Nothing to see here, folks, move along.&rdquo; But voters deserve transparency and accountability, not smoke and mirrors. Sorry, CNN.<\/p>\n<p>The solution is clear: adopt reliable processes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawsuit-forces-los-angeles-county-to-remove-1-2-million-ineligible-voters-from-rolls\/\" title=\"Lawsuit Forces Los Angeles County To Remove 1.2 Million Ineligible Voters From Rolls\">maintain accurate voter rolls<\/a>, and ensure transparency in the election process. Voters need to trust that their votes are being counted accurately and that the outcome isn&rsquo;t just a reflection of the will and whims of a glitchy machine. Counties must prioritize election integrity and stop treating elections like a trial-and-error experiment. The American people deserve better, and it&rsquo;s time for election officials to step up and deliver a seamless voting experience.<\/p>\n<p>Let&rsquo;s hope that come next Election Day, the only glitches are in video games and not in voting systems. Because in the American political process, every eligible ballot should be counted, and every election should ultimately certify the rightful winner.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Josh Findlay is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation&rsquo;s national Election Protection Project.  Ben Crockett is a research associate at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Large counties often face &#8220;glitches&#8221; on Election Day. Why do places like Harris County in Texas and Maricopa County in Arizona keep encountering electoral issues? Is it simply that these large counties are overwhelmed on Election Day? As the country approaches this significant day, addressing these &#8220;glitches&#8221; becomes increasingly important. Even a minor mistake, such as miscounting just 1 percent of the votes, can alter the election&#8217;s outcome. For instance, Joe Biden won Arizona by approximately 0.6 percent of the vote, with half of that margin coming from Maricopa County, where he secured victory by only about 0.3 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Despite reassurances that any irregularities are minimal and most ballots are counted accurately, in tight races, being 99 percent accurate instead of 100 percent can mean the difference between properly certifying a winner and producing false results. In Harris County during the 2022 elections, over 1,000 ineligible ballots were cast and counted; following a lawsuit, a judge mandated a new election due to this issue. Voters also faced long wait times, shortages of ballot paper, and scanner malfunctions.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly in Maricopa County\u2014home to over four million residents\u2014there have been reports of machine failures and long lines leading to growing skepticism about the county&#8217;s electoral processes. Voters encountered ballot printing mistakes and equipment issues that delayed vote counting as well.<\/p>\n<p>One might expect that after years of such problems these two counties would have resolved their errors for smoother elections; however, this has not been the case despite extremely narrow margins for error.<\/p>\n<p>These electoral mishaps erode public confidence in the entire voting process. The inability of large counties to manage elections effectively raises concerns about election integrity across the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The media tends to minimize these issues; figures like Don Lemon and Jake Tapper from what some call the Democrat Media Complex suggest that these glitches are insignificant and do not impact overall outcomes\u2014almost as if they\u2019re performing sleight-of-hand tricks: \u201cNothing to see here.\u201d However, voters deserve transparency rather than obfuscation.<\/p>\n<p>The solution is straightforward: implement reliable procedures, maintain accurate voter registrations, and ensure transparency throughout elections. Voters must trust that their votes will be counted correctly without interference from malfunctioning machines or other errors. Counties need to prioritize election integrity rather than treating elections as experimental trials.<\/p>\n<p>The American public deserves better service at polling places; it&#8217;s time for officials to ensure an efficient voting experience so that when Election Day arrives again next time around\u2014the only glitches we encounter will be those found in video games\u2014not within our voting systems\u2014because every eligible vote should count towards confirming rightful winners.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Findlay is director of Texas Public Policy Foundation\u2019s national Election Protection Project while Ben Crockett serves as research associate at Texas Public Policy Foundation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3420,"featured_media":2338550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/15711755255_64df3ef5f2_k-e1725588034671.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[32644,40436,40435],"class_list":["post-2338549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist","tag-election-integrity","tag-electoral-process","tag-fair-elections"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/15711755255_64df3ef5f2_k-e1725588034671.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3420"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2338549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338549\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2338550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2338549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2338549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2338549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}