Manual Ballot Recount Underway After Software Issue Shows 'Discrepancies'

The unofficial election results that initially posted in a Michigan county were “incorrect and have been removed.”

The Antrim County Clerk’s Office released a statement explaining that software issues prompted the office to take down the unofficial results and count the ballots again manually.

“The Antrim County Clerk’s Office has been working diligently to review the results and identify the source of discrepancies discovered early this morning,” the statement reads. “It is clear that the Unofficial results posted at 4am this morning were incorrect and have been removed. The vote totals counted by the election software did not match the printed tabulator tapes, which official results are based upon. Because of this, the printed tabulated tapes from each precinct will be counted manually and revised Unofficial results will be posted. Results will become Official once the independent board of canvassers verify results starting tomorrow. Antrim County is committed to ensuring that each and very valid ballot cast is accurately counted.”

Recounting the ballots could affect the race between Sen. Gary Peters — who was projected to win Wednesday (November 4) — and his Republican opponent John James, WXYZ reported Thursday morning (November 5).

The Associated Press called Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden the winner in Michigan, against President Donald Trump. However, the next President of the United States remains unclear.

On Wednesday, the AP explained why the presidential race was still too close to call, noting that the news organization “is not calling the presidential race yet because neither candidate has secured the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory.”

As of Thursday morning, Biden had 264 electoral votes and Trump has 214 electoral votes, according to the AP.

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