Questions & answers
Your questions: FACT FOCUS: False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting
Compiled Nov 3
Who was responsible for sending the false texts to Fulton County voters?
Some Fulton County, Georgia voters reported receiving false texts about polling place changes that were not sent by the county.
Was the exact technical cause of the Westchester County scanner issue ever identified?
A ballot-scanning breakdown occurred in Westchester County, New York, delaying vote counting though voting continued.
Did the false texts in Fulton County have any measurable effect on voter turnout or confusion?
Some Fulton County, Georgia voters reported receiving false texts about polling place changes that were not sent by the county.
Did NBC News ultimately project control of the House and Senate that night or later?
NBC News said on X that it was possible but unlikely that control of the House and Senate could be projected on election night, based on polling trends.