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Wyandot County Ballots Mismatched
Wyandot County Ohio officials confirm mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts.
In brief
Wyandot County Ohio officials confirm mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts. Wyandot County Ohio officials confirmed mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts without changing election outcomes. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Mock Election Numbers in System
Wyandot County Ohio officials confirmed mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts.
Discrepancy in Unofficial Results
The county's unofficial November 3, 2026, results showed more votes than ballots cast in multiple races.
Specific Vote Discrepancies
Governor's race showed 9,855 votes but only 8,739 ballots cast, exceeding by 1,190 votes.
Statewide Race Discrepancies
Three statewide races each showed over 9,105 votes but only 8,739 ballots cast.
Official Response
Wyandot County Board of Elections Director Darcy Zimmerman confirmed the numbers did not math and were working with the Secretary of State.
Cause of Error
The error occurred when October 28 mock election data was accidentally left in the reporting system for one precinct.
The headline
Wyandot County Ohio officials confirmed mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts without changing election outcomes.
