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RandySF

(79,909 posts)
Wed Nov 19, 2025, 01:47 AM 16 hrs ago

Elmore County reports hundreds of uncounted ballots, prompting election review

About 300 ballots in Elmore County were not counted in the results of the Nov. 4 election.

The Elmore County clerk notified the Secretary of State’s office of the discrepancy last Friday, kicking off an investigation into what happened.

Secretary of State Phil McGrane said there is no indication of foul play, but called the situation very concerning.

“We're looking at potentially 10% of the ballots cast in this election at this point, not having been tabulated,” he said, adding there have been instances where ballots were tabulated after Election Day.



https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2025-11-18/elmore-county-vote-miscount-review-idaho

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Elmore County reports hundreds of uncounted ballots, prompting election review (Original Post) RandySF 16 hrs ago OP
and once again - when something goes amiss ... stopdiggin 16 hrs ago #1

stopdiggin

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1. and once again - when something goes amiss ...
Wed Nov 19, 2025, 02:27 AM
16 hrs ago

It is almost invariably due to people fumbling the ball. (not the much maligned, and ever suspicious, machines)
And - 99 times out of 100 - it's just plain and simple error, and has nothing to do with anyone trying to 'cheat'.

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