Sun Nov 03 17:30:00 UTC 2024: ## WNEP-TV Accidentally Airs Fake Election Results During Formula 1 Broadcast

**Pennsylvania, USA** – A technical error during a Formula 1 broadcast on WNEP-TV on Sunday evening led to the accidental display of fake election results for the upcoming November 5th general election. The numbers shown were part of a test run sent out to news organizations to ensure their equipment is operational before Election Day.

WNEP confirmed that the displayed numbers were not representative of any actual vote count and were generated randomly for testing purposes. The station stated that they are taking steps to prevent such errors from happening again.

Pennsylvania law prohibits the opening of mail-in ballots before 7:00 a.m. on Election Day, and no votes will be counted until after the polls close at 8:00 p.m.

WNEP has apologized for the error and the confusion it caused.

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