Election Task Force reports 67 of 68 complaints have been resolved at polling places

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FOX 29's Kelly Rule has the latest on complaints at Philadelphia polling places on Election Day.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Election Task Force said it has resolved 67 of 68 incidents reported at polling places around the city.

According to a spokesperson, the vast majority of reported incidents involved concerns about unlawful electioneering or interference at polling sites.

Most issues involving misunderstandings or miscommunication about voting rules and laws were resolved by Election Task Force prosecutors by phone, and DAO prosecutors and detectives also responded to investigate incidents at polling sites in all six Philadelphia Police divisions, the spokesperson said late Tuesday night.

Several incidents will require follow-up by investigators.

The Election Task Force attributed most of the reported complaints to "bad information or misinformation being shared on social media."

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In a press conference Monday morning, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed the task force and the purpose it would serve on Election Day.

The task force is made up of 90 Assistant District Attorneys and other city officials, along with members of the Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI.

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More than 90 prosecutors and detectives make up the Elections Task Force that will work to enforce a free and safe election.

“I want Philly voters to be assured that we are all working together to make sure you have a clean and fair Election Day. I do not expect any threats or harassment tomorrow, but let me be clear: Anyone intending to steal Philadelphians’ votes by breaking the law to disrupt a fair and free election could find themselves in a jail cell, facing criminal charges and a Philadelphia jury wondering why you thought it was okay to steal their votes,” Krasner stated Monday.

Polls in Philadelphia opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will remain open until the last voter in line by 8 p.m. when polls close has voted.

Members of the Election Task Force will be active until the election results are certified, which generally takes three weeks. Voting results on Election Day are always projections and generally take time to count all ballots, including military and overseas ballots and are always accepted up to seven days after any election.

Anyone who wishes to report unlawful or criminal activity regarding the election or voting are encouraged to contact the District Attorney's Office Election Task Force hotline: 215-686-9641.

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