ElectionsWednesday, November 4
Voting machine problems slowed some Jackson County polling places on Election Day
The Daily Biloxi team
If you voted in Jackson County on Tuesday, you may have run into a balky machine. WXXV reported delays at the polls after equipment malfunctions at several precincts, and election officials said backup machines and contingency plans kept voting going. Four Jackson County polling places were on its list, including one in Biloxi.
Four Jackson County polling places were on the reported list
| Polling place | Address | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs Civic Center | 3730 Bienville Blvd. | Ocean Springs |
| St. Martin Community Center | 15008 Lemoyne Blvd. | Biloxi |
| Ingalls Baptist Church | Ingalls Avenue | Pascagoula |
| Grace Baptist Church | 3707 Bienville Blvd. | Ocean Springs |
Source: WXXV News 25
The Mississippi Votes Action Fund said machines also malfunctioned in Lamar, Lincoln and Hinds counties, and that phone lines to the Hinds and Jackson County circuit clerks were down.
- Reported locations: seven, across four counties
- Closing time: 7 p.m., and anyone in line could still vote
Jackson County had four of the seven reported polling places
Source: WXXV News 25
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Jackson | 4 |
| Lamar | 1 |
| Lincoln | 1 |
| Hinds | 1 |
Sources: WXXV News 25, Tippah News