Long Lines, Voting Machine Issues Plague Georgia Primary Election

Election Day faced challenges with long lines and malfunctioning voting machines, particularly in Atlanta. Voters experienced confusion and delays, exacerbated by COVID-19 precautions that reduced polling locations. State officials cited new voting machines as a major issue, requiring IT expertise beyond most poll workers' capabilities. An investigation into these problems is underway, and results may be delayed as officials wait for all precincts to close.

What was one of the main issues faced by voters on Election Day?

• Lack of voter registration

• Long lines and broken machines

• Weather conditions

• Insufficient ballots

How did some voters manage to have a quick voting experience?

• By voting online

• By arriving early in the morning

• By using mail-in ballots

• By finding polling locations with no lines

What precaution was taken by election officials due to the coronavirus pandemic?

• Extending voting hours

• Offering drive-through voting

• Reducing the number of polling locations

• Providing masks to voters

What was identified as a major problem with the new voting machines?

• They were too slow

• They were too expensive

• They required IT expertise beyond most poll workers

• They were not available in all precincts

What action did the Georgia Speaker of the House promise regarding the voting issues?

• To conduct a public survey

• To investigate the deficiencies

• To replace all voting machines

• To extend the voting period