Northhampton News

In response to voting machine irregularities during the November 7, 2023 election in Northampton County, Representative Milou Mackenzie has issued a statement expressing her concern and calling for action. Mackenzie criticizes County Executive Lamont McClure for his dismissive response to the flaws and failures encountered by voters at the polls. She emphasizes the seriousness of the situation and highlights McClure's failure to grasp its significance.

Mackenzie points out that McClure's initial response categorized the voting machine problem as a mere "glitch" and recalls his dismissive remark asking "Milou who?" However, she notes that recent press reports indicate that McClure now acknowledges the true extent of the election failure. Mackenzie questions how an election that is deemed a "bonafide failure" can be certified and given a confident stamp of approval. She calls for an investigation and urges both McClure and the election board to be questioned.

The representative criticizes McClure for failing to accept responsibility and for throwing a longtime friend and director of administration under the bus as a distraction from the root of the problem. Mackenzie argues that McClure's insistence on continuing to use the ES&S machines is suspicious, considering that he himself acknowledges the problems with their programming. She highlights the lack of faith expressed by leaders from both Republican and Democratic county parties, members of Northampton County Council, and countless voters in these machines.

Referring to McClure's statement that a report on the election debacle may not be available to the public, Mackenzie expresses her lack of confidence in another election under his administration. She firmly states that the rights of the citizens of Northampton County cannot be disrespected and ignored. She reiterates her previous call for McClure's resignation, emphasizing that he should not have control over the election process ever again.

It is clear that Representative Milou Mackenzie is deeply concerned about the voting machine irregularities in Northampton County. She believes that the seriousness of the situation has not been fully recognized by County Executive Lamont McClure and calls for his resignation. Mackenzie's statement highlights the need for an investigation into the election failure and expresses a lack of faith in the continued use of the ES&S machines. She firmly advocates for the rights of the citizens of Northampton County to be respected and demands accountability from those responsible for the election process.

To learn more, click on this link: https://www.repmiloumackenziepa.com/News/33223/Press-Releases/Mackenzie-Issues-Statement-on-Latest-Developments-in-Northampton-County-Election-Discussions