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Mid-Morning Update: 2015 General Election
Jackson, Miss.—As of the time of this release, the Secretary of State’s Office has received approximately 200 calls regarding minor issues. Turnout is light across the State, higher in areas where local races are increasing voter turnout.
Issues reported to the Secretary of State’s Office so far:
· Holmes County: Power outage in one precinct. Battery back-ups are being used while a generator is being located. If necessary, voters may cast a paper ballot.
· Oktibbeha County: The County Courthouse is affected by an internet and telephone outage.
· Hinds County:
o The Lutheran Church on Old Canton Road precinct did not open on time.
o Paper ballots at the First Station on North State Street in Belhaven would not scan. The precinct is located in a fire station and humidity is attributed to have caused the scanner problems. These ballots were correctly placed in the emergency bin and will be scanned at election central after polls close.
To report any issues, voters are encouraged to contact the Secretary of State’s Elections Hotline at 1-800-829-6786.
