# Wyandot County Ballots Mismatched

> Wyandot County Ohio officials confirm mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts.
- Title: Wyandot County Ballots Mismatched · Lead Stories | Shortify
- Summary: Wyandot County Ohio officials confirm mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts.
- Keywords: wyandot county, ohio, unofficial election results, mock election, ballot discrepancy, election results, county board of elections, fact check, Lead Stories
- Source: Lead Stories — https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/11/fact-check-ohio-ballots-do-not-add-up-wyandot-county-confirms-numbers-are-off-unofficial-totals-released-election-day.html
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:46:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wyandot county, ohio, unofficial election results, mock election, ballot discrepancy, election results, county board of elections, fact check, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Wyandot County Ohio officials confirmed mock election numbers were accidentally included in official vote counts without changing election outcomes.