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Westchester County ballot scanners down at some midterm election sites in New York

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Westchester County ballot scanners down at some midterm election sites in New York. (2026, November 3). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/westchester-county-ballot-scanners-down-at-election-sites/

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This article does not report on the malfunctioning of ballot scanners in Westchester County during the midterm elections as suggested by its title. Instead, it focuses on analyzing the electoral dynamics and outcomes of races for the U.S. Senate in Alaska and Texas. The text provides no specific numerical data or concrete details regarding voting technology issues but rather offers a political analysis perspective.
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Voting machines in Westchester County, New York, are unable to accept paper ballots at many polling locations on election day, potentially delaying the counting of votes for Rep. Mike Lawler's (R-NY) re-election bid and affecting the close race with Democrat Cait Conley. The Westchester County Board of Elections initially cited "ballot thickness" as an issue but later removed this language from their statement. Election officials are implementing emergency procedures to ensure all ballots are counted, including securing them in orange bags until machines can be fixed or alternate tabulators deployed after polls close at 9 p.m.

Written for “Voting Machine Glitch Disrupts New York Elections” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 6 other(s) covering the same event.
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📰 Voting Machine Glitch Disrupts New York Elections
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