The test results were broadcast for several minutes during coverage of Formula 1 races.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA – Test results for the upcoming November 5 general election accidentally appeared on WNEP-TV early Sunday evening during the broadcast of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Mexico.
These numbers were not supposed to appear on the screen, and an error occurred from WNEP.
The numbers on the screen were randomly generated test results sent to help news organizations ensure their equipment was working properly before election night.
The numbers did not reflect any actual vote counting.
Pennsylvania law does not allow mail-in ballots to be removed from their envelopes until 7:00 a.m. on Election Day, and no votes of any kind will be counted in Pennsylvania until after the polls close at 8:00 p.m.
WNEP regrets this error and apologizes for any confusion. We have taken steps to ensure this does not happen again.
