Some Swiss living abroad didn't get their voting papers

Some Genevans living abroad had trouble casting their votes in last weekend’s ballot.

The canton’s Chancellery confirmed that a handful of voters never received their materials — including several in neighboring France.

The issue appears to stem from a new federal data system meant to sync Swiss citizens abroad with cantonal voting lists.

In rare cases, the update caused inconsistencies, leaving a few names off the register. Authorities say only five people were affected and most were able to vote after all. 

An investigation is under way to prevent a repeat.

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