The problem began Friday and has affected the system used to print ballot identification labels, including voters’ names and ballot numbers.
In Yellowstone County, election officials are warning that anyone registering, updating their details or requesting a replacement ballot at the last minute should expect delays.
Workers have introduced a backup procedure, but manually processing ballots could become increasingly difficult if turnout surges.
And with Americans heading to the polls across the country today, the bigger question is whether similar technical failures could create bottlenecks in other states.
With turnout expected to be high, even small disruptions to election infrastructure could quickly translate into hours of waiting, overwhelmed polling stations and voters struggling to cast their ballots before polls close.
Source: Q2 News / Writer: Mhedi
