Election Day Delays Reported Across Multiple States

Election day in multiple states has been marked by significant delays, prompting concerns and legal actions. In Utah, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced that results would be delayed by at least an hour due to long lines and a 'suspicious powder' incident at a polling site, though it was deemed non-hazardous. In New Hampshire, the processing of absentee ballots was delayed after petitions from voters, which could extend the counting process significantly. Meanwhile, in Jefferson County, Kentucky, technical issues caused long waits at polling locations, leading to the Kentucky Democratic Party filing a lawsuit to extend voting hours. The ACLU and local Democrats are also considering legal action to ensure voters have enough time to cast their ballots. Authorities in Kentucky are facing scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice due to these ongoing issues.