ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — A state investigation is underway in Elmore County after nearly 300 legally cast ballots were never counted in this month’s election – a number large enough to alter the outcome of multiple local races.

WATCH: How nearly 300 uncounted ballots in Elmore County triggered a state investigation and could alter election results. Hundreds of legally cast ballots were never counted in Elmore County, prompting a state investigation

The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office confirmed the discrepancy was discovered Friday, after officials noticed that the number of ballots cast did not match the number of voters checked in at the polls. On Tuesday, the Elmore County sheriff began securing every ballot as the investigation moves forward.

“We identified that there was a discrep

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