823 Absentee Ballots Missing From Count | Detroit News

A major election glitch in Canton Township revealed that 823 absentee ballots—cast correctly and counted—were missed in the initial August primary results due to a scanner software bug. The issue arose when trying to reroute batches, causing duplicate names to confuse the system. Thankfully, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers caught it before certification, ensuring no votes were lost. Officials are now upgrading equipment and procedures ahead of the November 2026 general election, proving that even with tech, human oversight remains vital. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6010e4c3616ac1f