Fact Check: Did Wyandot County report more votes than ballots cast in some 2026 races?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: There were more votes in certain races in Wyandot County, Ohio, than ballots cast during the 2026 election.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The Wyandot County Board of Elections said vote totals from an Oct. 28 mock election were inadvertently left in the reporting system for one precinct, causing several unofficial vote totals to be overstated on Nov. 3. Officials said the error did not change the outcome of any contest.

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Date: 11/11/2026

Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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