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WNEP-TV Airs Erroneous Election Results Amidst Election Controversy

WNEP-TV mistakenly aired random election results showing Kamala Harris defeating Donald Trump, sparking conspiracy theories and concerns about election integrity.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 8:07 PM ET

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During a Formula 1 broadcast, WNEP-TV mistakenly aired misleading test election results showing Kamala Harris winning Pennsylvania, inciting theories of election fraud. The station clarified the figures were randomly generated and not reflective of actual voting data. The incident has sparked debates on election integrity, with viewers expressing distrust amid pre-election tensions in the state. Critics are skeptical about media integrity following past allegations of bias towards Democratic candidates, further fueling speculation regarding electoral transparency.

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