The Pennsylvania State Department inadvertently sent 2024 voter information to Fayette County, according to the Fayette County Election Bureau. VIDEO ABOVE: Election Day in PennsylvaniaThe Department of State confirmed the file sent to Fayette County for download contained 2024 voter information instead of 2025 voter information.Some voters say they have received an advisory that said they already voted by mail and returned their ballot. Commissioner Scott Dunn told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 he had to vote using a provisional ballot at his polling location. The correct file has now been sent for Fayette County’s backup paper poll books, according to the Department of State. Pennsylvania’s Department of State released the following statement after the error: “The Department is aware that a data transfer error resulted in Fayette County’s electronic poll books displaying outdated information. All paper poll books contain accurate records, and county officials have contacted polling places impacted by this error and directed them to switch to paper poll books. Voting continues in those precincts uninterrupted.”>> 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 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 election 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.

FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. —

The Pennsylvania State Department inadvertently sent 2024 voter information to Fayette County, according to the Fayette County Election Bureau.

VIDEO ABOVE: Election Day in Pennsylvania

The Department of State confirmed the file sent to Fayette County for download contained 2024 voter information instead of 2025 voter information.

Some voters say they have received an advisory that said they already voted by mail and returned their ballot.

Commissioner Scott Dunn told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 he had to vote using a provisional ballot at his polling location.

The correct file has now been sent for Fayette County’s backup paper poll books, according to the Department of State.

Pennsylvania’s Department of State released the following statement after the error:

“The Department is aware that a data transfer error resulted in Fayette County’s electronic poll books displaying outdated information. All paper poll books contain accurate records, and county officials have contacted polling places impacted by this error and directed them to switch to paper poll books. Voting continues in those precincts uninterrupted.”

>> 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 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 election officials will later determine if your provisional ballot can be counted.

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