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Updated · The National Desk · Jun 9
Mark Lynch Alleges South Carolina Voting Machines Miscast Votes in 30-Second Video
Updated
Updated · The National Desk · Jun 9

Mark Lynch Alleges South Carolina Voting Machines Miscast Votes in 30-Second Video

3 articles · Updated · The National Desk · Jun 9

Summary

  • Mark Lynch, Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Republican primary challenger, said Tuesday that South Carolina voting machines were corrupted after posting a video showing a voter unable to select his name.
  • The under-30-second clip shows repeated attempts to choose Lynch, with the machine instead marking other candidates, including Graham; The National News Desk said it could not verify the video’s source.
  • South Carolina voters were casting ballots Tuesday for governor, attorney general and agriculture commissioner as well as the GOP Senate primary, where Graham is seeking a fifth term.
  • Trump has endorsed Graham in the race, backing the incumbent as he faces Lynch, Darius Mitchell, Pat Hermann, Thomas Dismukes and Calvin Cowen.

Insights

If a single voting machine is proven to be corrupt, what are the steps to validate an entire election?
Beyond unverified videos, what technical audits can definitively prove an election's integrity to voters?
As new election security rules are debated, how are current voting machines kept secure?