NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Pa. - On Election Day, officials from the Northampton County Elections Office discovered a glitch in their voting machines that affected the recording of votes for the Pennsylvania Superior Court retention race. The issue specifically impacted the decisions regarding Judge Jack Panella and Judge Victor P. Stabile.

During the voting process, when voters selected either 'yes' or 'no' on their ballot for one of the candidates up for retention to the PA Superior Court, the vote was recorded incorrectly on both the paper ballot and the machine for the opposing candidate. This glitch only affected the retention of Superior Court Judges and occurred when a voter selected 'yes' for one candidate and 'no' for another.

It is important to note that judicial retention races do not involve opponents on the ballot but simply offer a 'yes' or 'no' choice for voters to decide whether the judge should keep their position.

The Elections Division of the County of Northampton swiftly responded to the issue, instructing all poll workers to inform voters about the problem with the PA Superior Court retention race before they enter the booth to cast their ballot. Voters were also reassured that although the machine may incorrectly record their votes, the paper receipt would accurately reflect their intention for the retention of one candidate over the other.

The glitch in the voting machines has raised concerns among both voters and candidates, as it potentially impacts the outcome of the retention race for Judge Jack Panella and Judge Victor P. Stabile. The Northampton County Elections Office is working diligently to rectify the issue and ensure that all votes are accurately counted.

As a result of this glitch, election officials in Northampton County are urging voters to be extra vigilant when casting their ballots and to double-check their selections before submitting them. They have also assured the public that efforts are being made to rectify the problem promptly to avoid any further complications.

The impact of this glitch on the overall results of the Pennsylvania Superior Court retention race is yet to be determined. However, both Judge Jack Panella and Judge Victor P. Stabile are closely monitoring the situation and working with the Elections Division to address any concerns.

Although the glitch has caused some inconvenience and uncertainty, the Elections Office remains committed to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that all votes in the Pennsylvania Superior Court retention race are accurately recorded and counted.

The County of Northampton is expected to release further updates on the progress made in resolving the issue with the voting machines and ensuring a fair and transparent retention race for the Pennsylvania Superior Court.