04.11.2026 01:20
A technical glitch during the midterm elections in the US disrupted the vote-counting process in Westchester County, New York. Machines that scan ballots went down in 44 of the 45 municipalities across the region, while officials said the problem was caused by a programming error. Although it was reported that all votes would be counted despite the malfunction, the development drew particular attention because of the contentious House race.
In Westchester County, New York, where midterm elections are being held in the US, malfunctions in vote-counting machines have sparked debates about the election process. In 44 of the 45 municipalities in Westchester County, machines scanning ballots stopped working, while officials announced that the problem was caused by a programming error.
SCANNERS DISABLED IN 44 MUNICIPALITIES
A technical malfunction occurred in the vote-counting machines used on election day in New York's Westchester County. It was reported that machines scanning ballots stopped working in 44 of the 45 municipalities in the region.
Officials stated that a programming error was behind the malfunction, and after the machines were disabled, voters had to place their ballots in secure orange bags.
BACKUP MACHINES TO BE PUT INTO SERVICE
Despite the disruption, officials announced that all paper ballots used would be counted. It was stated that backup machines were sent to the region to fix the malfunction and allow the election process to continue.
MALFUNCTION IN THE REGION OF THE CRITICAL RACE
The technical problem occurred in the region where the contested House of Representatives race between Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley is taking place.
After the malfunction, claims about election security and allegations of irregularities began to spread on the internet. However, it was stated that there was no evidence of fraud supporting these claims.
It is assessed that the technical disruption in the region, where election results are being closely followed, may lead to new debates in the process of counting votes and announcing the results.