FACT FOCUS: False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting

A ballot-scanning breakdown occurred in Westchester County, New York, delaying vote counting though voting continued.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, whose seat was on the line, said there was no evidence of malfeasance, calling it 'no shenanigans.'

Election officials said the scanner issue stemmed from a program update made after polling equipment was initially prepared and tested.

Some Fulton County, Georgia voters reported receiving false texts about polling place changes that were not sent by the county.

Before Election Day polls closed Tuesday: Unverified rumors of voting irregularities began spreading online. · Election Day: A ballot-scanning breakdown occurred in Westchester County, New York, delaying counting. · Election Day: Rep. Mike Lawler posted reassurance that the cause was unknown but all ballots would be counted. · Election Day: Some Fulton County, Georgia voters received false texts about polling place changes. · Election Day: A photo of a Rogers, Minnesota poll worker's blood-spattered shirt began circulating on social media. · Election night: NBC News posted guidance on X about the possibility of projecting House and Senate control.

Who sent the false texts to Fulton County voters is unclear.