Fayette County Election Bureau officials say a problem with the state’s SURE voter‑registration system may have prevented hundreds of mailed ballots from reaching voters. About 300 residents who requested absentee ballots are being contacted to ensure they can still cast their votes.

What happened

Earlier this month the Pennsylvania Statewide Unified Registration and Election (SURE) system generated label files for mail‑in ballots. A mix‑up in those files caused some ballots to be mis‑addressed or not mailed at all. The county’s Election Director, Marybeth Kuznik, emphasized the bureau’s commitment to every eligible voter: “We want every eligible voter to vote next Tuesday. The Election Bureau is doing everything we can to get the message out that we will replace the ballot of any voter who requested one and did not receive it.”

How voters can get a replacement

Residents who have not received their ballot can pick up a replacement at the Fayette County Election Bureau office, located at 2 West Main Street in Uniontown. The office is open Monday‑Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Election Day it will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are unable to travel to the office because of a disability or other limitation are encouraged to contact the bureau to discuss alternative arrangements.

Provisional ballot option

Anyone affected by the mailing issue may also vote in person on Nov. 3 by requesting a provisional ballot at their polling place. All mail‑in and absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

Why this matters for the community

Ensuring that every citizen can exercise the right to vote is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy and aligns with the values of family, faith, and liberty that many Fayette County residents hold dear. By promptly addressing the labeling error and offering multiple ways to vote, the Election Bureau is protecting the integrity of the upcoming election and reinforcing confidence in the local electoral process.

Next steps

The bureau will continue to reach out to the approximately 300 voters it has identified as potentially missing a ballot. Residents who receive a call should verify their mailing address and confirm whether a replacement is needed. Additional updates will be posted on the Fayette County official website and through local media outlets.

Original reporting: WTAE (Hearst) – local — read the source article.