CA Governor Race Results: Fact-Checking the Viral Claim That a 'Hacked Machine' Flipped Votes in the Final Hour
An unverified rumor circulating on social media claims that a "hacked vote-counting machine" in a major California county altered the final tallies for the governor's race results, causing an 11th-hour lead change. Real vs. Fake: Our team has checked with the California Secretary of State's office and multiple independent election monitors. They confirm there is zero evidence of a machine hack. The viral video showing a "glitch" was actually a screen refresh error on a third-party news app, not official election software. The final official results show no unusual vote spikes. Verdict: Fake. The claim is baseless and has been debunked by state officials. Share responsibly.