PHYSICALLY RETURNED TO THE ELECTIONS BUREAU NO LATER THAN 8PM. AND AN ISSUE HAS NOW RESOLVED AT A POLLING LOCATION IN EAST LIBERTY. THE CHADWICK CENTER ON OBERLIN STREET DELAYED ITS OPENING BECAUSE EQUIPMENT WAS LOCKED UP AN
Polling begins late at Pittsburgh location after locked equipment causes delay
Updated: 8:01 AM EST Nov 4, 2025
A Pittsburgh polling location delayed its opening after officials say workers could not access voting machines.Officials with Allegheny County say the Chadwick Center polling location on Oberline Street did not open on time because voting equipment was locked away. That equipment was reportedly in a part of the building workers did not have immediate access to.The location serves Pittsburgh Precincts 12-14, 12-15, and 12-16. The staff has since been able to access the equipment and polling has begun. >> LATEST ELECTION INFORMATION AND VOTER GUIDEPROBLEM AT THE POLLS?The Department of State urges voters to call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772) if you experience a problem at the polls.The problems listed by the state include:If you suspect voting rules are being violated, report it to alert the Judge of Elections at your polling location. You can also report it to the Department through the election complaint form or contact your county election office directly.If you need help voting or cannot use the voting system because of a disability, ask the poll workers at your polling location about accessible voting options.If you need help voting or using the voting system because of your ability to speak or read English, you may have language support.If a poll worker determines you are not eligible to vote on the county’s voting system, you may ask to vote a provisional ballot. Your county’s elections officials will later determine if your provisional ballot can be counted.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PITTSBURGH —
A Pittsburgh polling location delayed its opening after officials say workers could not access voting machines.
Officials with Allegheny County say the Chadwick Center polling location on Oberline Street did not open on time because voting equipment was locked away. That equipment was reportedly in a part of the building workers did not have immediate access to.
The location serves Pittsburgh Precincts 12-14, 12-15, and 12-16.
The staff has since been able to access the equipment and polling has begun.
>> LATEST ELECTION INFORMATION AND VOTER GUIDE
PROBLEM AT THE POLLS?
The Department of State urges voters to call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772) if you experience a problem at the polls.
The problems listed by the state include:
If you suspect voting rules are being violated, report it to alert the Judge of Elections at your polling location. You can also report it to the Department through the election complaint form or contact your county election office directly.If you need help voting or cannot use the voting system because of a disability, ask the poll workers at your polling location about accessible voting options.If you need help voting or using the voting system because of your ability to speak or read English, you may have language support.If a poll worker determines you are not eligible to vote on the county’s voting system, you may ask to vote a provisional ballot. Your county’s elections officials will later determine if your provisional ballot can be counted.
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