Tarrant County polling sites are taking a little bit longer than usual.
The wait time for most polling sites is averaging to 45 minutes and above, reported the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Tarrant County election officials anticipated the longer wait times.
“We expected we would have very high turnout today since it is the first day to vote early,” county election administrator Clint Ludwig wrote in a statement to the Star-Telegram on Monday.
The first day of early voting did not come without its hiccups.
On the first day of early voting, a video surfaced showing Tony Carpenter, a voter from White Settlement, claiming that his vote had been switched. Tarrant County Election Administrator Clint Ludwig provided a statement to The Dallas Express explaining how the issue was resolved.
“In one reported instance, a voter reviewed their printed ballot and found it did not correctly reflect his choice for President. The original ballot was spoiled, and the voter re-marked a new ballot with his preferred choice reflected,” the Tarrant County Elections Update stated.
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare released a statement mentioning the high enthusiasm in early voting and to have confidence in its system.
“As of 3:00 p.m. today, there have been over 101,000 votes cast in Tarrant County. The enthusiasm for this election is off the charts. Out of all the votes cast, one person has claimed his vote was altered from the time he marked it on the screen to the time it was printed. Voters should always review their choices on the screen before printing the paper ballot. After the paper ballot is printed, voters should review their choices again before casting their ballot,” O’Hare said.
“If any intended selection is not listed on your paper ballot, you may ask the Election Judge to spoil your ballot, and you will receive a new ballot. So far, the Elections Department is only aware of this happening once – the same instance referenced above. Voters can vote with confidence in Tarrant County,” O’Hare posted on X.
