Basel E-Voting Glitch Leaves 2,000 Votes Uncounted

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The glitch in Basel's e-voting system is having far‐reaching consequences. The public prosecutor has opened an investigation into potential electoral fraud, and the authorities now face possible voting complaints as well as a growing risk of eroded public trust. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Basel e-voting glitch leaves 2,000 votes uncounted This content was published on March 13, 2026 - 09:19 5 minutes SRF, Regionaljournal Basel

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Christine D'Souza is furious. On Sunday at noon, she stands in front of Basel City Hall holding a sign that reads:“My vote doesn't count.” D'Souza lives in Kiffis in Alsace, not far from the Swiss border, and last week sent her voting documents to the Basel State Chancellery electronically.

However, her vote could not be counted due to a glitch involving a USB stick. D'Souza has sharply criticised the canton for informing those affected about the technical problems too late to be able to react. She says she no longer had the opportunity to recast her vote.

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This content was published on Mar 9, 2026 Votes received electronically in canton Basel City could not be counted.

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