Voting machine programming causes election issues in big NY county
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM · 1 min read
Voters in Westchester County continue to cast ballots at polling locations despite a countywide issue with machines that aren’t accepting paper ballots on Election Day.The issues stem from a program update that happened after polling equipment was initially prepared and tested, according to the state Board of Elections.