LIVE ELECTION UPDATES: Ballot paper issue disrupts voting; officials urge voters to stay in line
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Voting machine problems reported across Westchester County as ballots placed in bags
Nov. 3, 9:08 a.m.
By News 12 Staff
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Voting is continuing across Westchester County despite a countywide problem with voting machines at polling locations, according to the county Board of Elections.
The board is instructing poll workers to check voters in and provide them with ballots. The ballots are being placed in orange bags while technicians work to resolve the problems.
The bags will be sent to the Board of Elections at the end of the night. Those ballots will be counted first, before ballots cast through the machines.
Link: Vote 2026: Westchester/Hudson Valley election voting guide
Link: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York on Election Day
Video of Rep. Mike Lawler voting today
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Video statement from Westchester County Executive on the voting machines
Nov. 3, 10:29 a.m.
Live Zoom with former state Sen. David Carlucci
Nov. 3, 9:10 a.m.
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News 12's Tara Rosenblum
Nov. 3, 8:56 a.m.
Cait Conley, the Democratic candidate in New York’s 17th Congressional District
Nov. 3, 8:40 a.m.
Mike Lawler, the Republican candidate in New York’s 17th Congressional District
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Westchester Board of Elections Statement
Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.
The Westchester County Board of Elections (BOE) is aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County. The Westchester Board of Elections wants to reassure every voter that your vote matters, your ballot will be secure and your vote will be counted.
The Board of Elections is in constant communication with New York State officials, Westchester County Government and poll workers to address this issue and ensure that voting continues with as little disruption as possible. In the meantime, voters should continue to complete their paper ballots as instructed by poll workers. Ballots will be placed in designated orange emergency ballot bags, which will remain secure and monitored. These ballots will subsequently be counted in accordance with applicable election procedures.
We strongly encourage all voters to remain in line, exercise patience and, most importantly, cast their ballots.
The BOE sincerely apologizes to voters and poll workers for the inconvenience this situation has caused, and the BOE recognizes the importance of a smooth and efficient voting process. They are taking every necessary step to address the issue as quickly as possible.
Let us be absolutely clear: Every eligible vote will be counted. No voter should be discouraged from participating in this election because of this issue. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Please stay in line and vote.
New York AG Letitia James X post on ballot scanner issues
Nov. 3, 7:38 a.m.
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