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Voting problems? ABC15 looks at the issues reported on Election Day
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Voting problems? ABC15 looks at the issues reported on Election Day

Tuesday is Election Day and ABC15 is working to get answers to any questions you may have during the voting process.

Having trouble voting? Share your story with us at [email protected] and we’ll look into it.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said Tuesday morning that no major problems were reported in the first few hours after polls opened for the day.

Listen to the Secretary of State’s 9am update in the video player below:

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes provides updated information on election day a few hours after polls open

Here are some of the issues voters have alerted us to so far Tuesday:

Apache County

Some voters in Apache County reported problems due to machine errors, leading to a statement from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren.

According to President Nygren, affected and denied voters should request a provisional ballot or call local election officials.

The Navajo Nation President’s Office tells ABC15 the Navajo Nation is working in conjunction with ASU National Vote to try to file an extension request until 3 p.m.

ABC15’s Rachel Louise Just spoke with Navajo neighbors who are building fires outside polling stations and bringing blankets to make sure others can stay warm while they line up to vote in Apache County.

Mohave County

Two Mohave County voters in Lake Havasu and Bullhead City contacted ABC15 saying, “Voting machines in Mohave County are ALL out” and “Unable to vote in Mohave County due to a ‘computer malfunction.’

ABC15 spoke with the Mohave County Voter Registration Office and the Mohave County Elections Director’s Office, who said some polling places were initially experiencing temporary issues, but as of 7 a.m., all locations appeared to be operating properly.

A constituent continued to report ongoing issues at her location, but Secretary of State Fontes said the known issue in Mohave County, which was believed to be due to a power outage, has been resolved.

Maricopa County

A Valley voter wrote to us on Facebook Tuesday morning saying voting problems were reported at the Aire Libre Elementary School polling place near Cave Creek and Bell roads after 6 a.m.

ABC15 was able to confirm that an employee at the survey got stuck in the building, which caused the issue. An election official told us the issue was being resolved around 7am

Secretary of State Fontes said in a morning press conference that minor issues like these happen occasionally and voters should be patient as issues can often be resolved quickly or go to another polling place.

Polls are open from 6am to 7pm on November 5th and you must bring a valid ID.

Check out our complete voter guide with everything you need to know while you’re at the polling station.

All ballots must be received no later than 19:00 on November 5.

What matters most to you this election season? Hear from those in your community with Series ABC15 Voter’s Voice.