On the floor of the House, New York Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Republican, echoed President Trump’s claims that poll watchers were banned from counting locations or otherwise prevented from observing the count and denied the access they legally deserved.
According to Zeldin, “There were poll watchers denied the ability to closely observe ballot counting operation.”
Facts First: There have been no reports of systematic irregularities with poll watchers anywhere in the US. There is no evidence supporting claims that poll watchers were shut out of the process.
You can read more about what happened with poll watchers in specific states here.
