Voting machine chaos hits key House battleground
Summary
Voting machines at polling places across Westchester County, New York, were rejecting paper ballots on Election Day. Officials said they were working to resolve the problem and urged voters to stay in line and cast ballots; the cause was unclear.Key Facts
- The Westchester County Board of Elections said the issue affected polling locations throughout the county.
- Officials said they were coordinating with New York State and county government to minimize disruptions.
- Election officials initially attributed the problem to ballot thickness but later removed that explanation, according to reports.
- Voters told Fox 5 NY they filled out paper ballots that were placed in a security box.
- Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic nominee Cait Conley said officials were addressing the issue and that votes would count.
- Westchester County makes up about 30% of New York’s 17th Congressional District, which Lawler represents.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office was monitoring the issue.
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