Vote-scanning machine malfunction expected to delay counting in New York's Westchester County
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Voting was underway across Westchester County, despite an issue with ballot scanners at many polling sites, officials said. Ballot scanners across Westchester County, New York, are rejecting paper ballots on Election Day. Covered by 12 outlets: 5 lean left, 3 are centre, 4 lean right.
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