False Claims Spread Quickly Around US Voting Day
Rumours of voting irregularities spread on US Election Day. In Westchester County, New York, malfunctioning ballot scanners fuelled suspicions of fraud. In Fulton County, Georgia, wrong text messages told some voters that polling sites had moved, causing confusion. Such claims were circulating without verification.
Context
Context: Fulton County includes much of Atlanta, and Georgia is a closely watched state in US elections. Officials usually check such claims through audits and recounts, and false messages about polling places have been a recurring problem.
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