Programming Update Leaves Westchester Ballot Scanners Unable to Read Votes

A programming update left ballot scanners in parts of Westchester County, New York, unable to recognize paper ballots on Election Day, disrupting voting in the closely watched 17th Congressional District race between Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley. Voters were instructed to place completed ballots in secure orange bags while officials worked to restore scanning. State and county officials and both campaigns said the ballots would be safeguarded and counted, though delays were expected.