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Elections officials warn public of polling site scam; company blames database error

Ellen Abbott

Some voters are receiving text messages regarding giving them incorrect polling locations. The company behind the messages, Vote FTW, says it was an error.

A local resident arrives to cast her ballot during early voting for the general election on Oct. 20 in Adel, Iowa. A new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline reveals that since 2016, 261 polling places in the state have been closed, most due to COVID-19.

Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State

Kate Payne

As many as 30% of Iowa voters could be affected by polling place closures, according to a new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline.

Andrea Lerner (left), and her husband, Ira Lerner, sift through the mail-in applications at the Voter Registration office in the Lehigh County Government Center in Allentown, Pa.

'We're Rolling With It': Election Workers Scramble To Adjust To Changing Voting Rules

Pam Fessler

Pennsylvania's governor and state legislature — as well as the national political parties and campaigns — have been at odds, leading to election workers doing what they can to help voters keep up.