US Midterm Elections 2026: Software glitch stalls ballot counting in New York county's key congressional race

A judge has authorized the transport of thousands of paper ballots in Westchester County after technical failures occurred. The machines malfunctioned due to a programming glitch, delaying the counting of votes in a competitive congressional race. Voters were instructed to place completed ballots into secured bags for later processing. Both candidates have encouraged residents to vote, ensuring all votes will be counted.