Voters in Fort Bend County, Texas, faced frustration on Tuesday as a machine glitch caused a two-hour delay in polling. The issue was resolved, but concerns remain about whether polling hours will be extended to make up for the lost time.
Local lawmakers, including Congressman Christian Menefee, have requested an extension of polling hours, citing the importance of not shortchanging voters' right to vote. However, no extension has been announced yet, and voting is still expected to close at 7pm CDT.
Reports suggest that many people who lined up to vote had left the polling station after the glitch, and it's unclear how many people missed out on casting their ballots. Texas US House Rep. Al Green has confirmed meeting several people who were unable to vote due to the glitch.
The issue was caused by a wrong file being accidentally uploaded into the system, according to Fort Bend County Elections Administrator Chase Wilson. The system has since been restored, and voting has resumed.
