Voting machines across New York’s Westchester County are rejecting paper ballots on Election Day, raising concerns about potential delays in one of the nation’s most competitive House races.
Why it matters: Results could be delayed for one of the country’s most prominent House races, between Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Democratic nominee Cait Conley, as officials address a problem with paper ballots.
Catch up quick: The Westchester County Board of Elections said Tuesday it was aware of a problem preventing voting machines from accepting paper ballots at polling locations throughout the county.
- The Board of Elections said it is speaking with New York State officials and the Westchester County government “to address this issue and ensure that voting continues with as little disruption as possible.”
- New York Attorney General Letitia James wrote on X that her office is monitoring the issue.
The intrigue: Election officials initially blamed the thickness of paper ballots but later removed that explanation from their statement, per reports…