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muriel_volestrangler

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Sat Sep 10, 2016, 01:07 PM Sep 2016

Austria presidential election: Faulty glue likely to delay vote re-run

A re-run of Austria's presidential election looks set to be postponed on technical grounds - because the glue will not stick on postal vote forms.

The two candidates - Alexander Van der Bellen and Norbert Hofer - have both said they do not expect the election to be held on 2 October date as planned.
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A number of postal voters have complained in recent days that the glue on their ballot forms was not working properly, making the seals insecure, Die Presse reports.

Mr Sobotka said on Friday that it was unlikely the problems could be resolved in time for the 2 October date, and said he would make a further announcement on Monday, fuelling speculation he will announce a postponement.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37328606
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