Twitter lights up with reaction to New Brunswick's election fail

By Maurice Cacho

Published: September 22, 2014 at 10:54PM EDT

Liberal Leader Brian Gallant, left, and Progressive Conservative Leader David Alward appear in this composite photo. (The Canadian Press)

View the story "#nbUNexln - Twitter ligths up after election fail" on Storify#nbUNexln - Twitter ligths up after election failAs New Brunswick residents watched for updates on who would be the next premier, the flow of results dried up due to vote count irregularities. Anxious residents turned to social media to share their frustration, and to make fun of the situation.Storified by CTVNews.ca· Tue, Sep 23 2014 02:47:46If you were wondering why the New Brunswick ...FacebookTabulation machine problems means NBers may not find out who gets the keys to the shop until tomorrow. #NBelexn #CTVelection @CTVNews.Todd BattisFrustrating for everyone, but MLA hopefuls especially. Hopefully the data download is sorted out soon #nbvotes #CTVelectionTaylor BirchThe discussion on Twitter turned from users hoping for results to people poking fun at the technical troubles.
Election New Brunswick electronic tabulators...#alt-ctl-del #CTVelectionCoach ChrisWe started this vote count in the Summer. Looks like it won't finish until this Fall. Look it up! #nbvotes #CTVelectionKent WalshBreaking News: Leaked photo of inside the voting tabulator headquarters. #CTVelection #nbvotes http://t.co/XEbUmiMWXdBrad SarchfieldTypical - NB tries to step into the 21st century and trips and stumbles its way back to 1870. #CTVelection #nbvotes2014Paul KimballI say Rock Paper Scissors & call it a night #CTVelection #nbvotesJeff LongWill someone loan NB an abacus ? #nbvotes #ctvelectioncharlie phillipsThis just in! @ElectionsNB issued magic markers that use invisible ink on the ballot cards! #nbpoli #CTVelectionPeter RowanThis just in: George Bush is Premier of New Brunswick!#Florida2000 #nbvotes2014 #CTVelection #nbvotesPaddy Quinn#CTVelection #nbvotes2014 #NB #nbpoli http://t.co/ktoTR7NZfzScott St-OngeMaybe Dominic Cardy shouldn't have stepped down so quick. Maybe he could be the winner after they fix the tabulators! #CTVelectionDon Cropley@CTVAtlantic The cat is too tired to see who is going to win this nail biter. #CTVelection http://t.co/VgpZtqMwcgKathy EllisElection NB - Plan B: Count the votes by hand #ticktock #nbvotes #CTVelectionDuane Squires