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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As of November 4, 2026, voting machines in Westchester County, New York, are unable to process paper ballots at many polling locations due to issues with ballot thickness and other technical problems. The Westchester County Board of Elections (BOE) reported that despite these machine failures, all votes will still be counted manually or through emergency procedures. The BOE is coordinating with state officials and poll workers to address the situation.

The malfunction affected one of the closest House elections in New York’s 17th congressional district between incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Democrat Cait Conley, potentially delaying results for days. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins assured voters that alternate tabulators are being deployed, and ballots will be stored securely until manual counting can take place after polls close at 9 p.m.

While the issue sparked concerns among some voters about vote integrity, officials stated that emergency ballot procedures are in place to ensure all votes are counted.

Written for “US Midterm Voting Issues In New York” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 10 other(s) covering the same event.

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