Memory sticks used to program Philly’s voting machines were stolen from elections warehouse

A laptop and several memory sticks used to program Philadelphia’s voting machines were stolen from a city warehouse in East Falls, officials confirmed Wednesday, setting off a scramble to investigate and to ensure the machines had not be compromised.

Though it remains unclear when exactly equipment was stolen, sources who have been briefed on the investigation say they believe it vanished this week. The laptop and USB drives belonged to an on-site employee for the company who supplies the machines and were the only items believed to have been taken.

City officials vowed Wednesday that the theft would not disrupt voting Nov. 3.

“We are confident,” said Nick Custodio, a deputy to Lisa Deeley, chair of the city commissioners, who oversee elections, “that this incident will not in any way compromise the integrity of the election.”...(Read more)

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