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Election ballot scanners down at most Westchester County, New York polling sites, officials say
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Voting machines at most polling sites in Westchester County, New York, failed to accept ballots Tuesday morning due to an unspecified technical issue that began when polls opened at 6 a.m.
- Voters are being instructed to remain in line and complete paper ballots, which will be secured in emergency ballot bags and counted later under bipartisan oversight.
- The New York State Board of Elections confirmed no disruption to voting and emphasized that established emergency procedures are in place to ensure all votes are counted.
- Both Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley urged voters to stay and vote despite the scanner problems, highlighting bipartisan efforts to resolve the issue.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James stated her office is monitoring the situation as the closely contested race for the 17th Congressional District continues.
