(White Plains, NY) – “Our message to voters is simple: Every lawful vote will be counted. Pursuant to a Consent Decree ordered by New York State Supreme Court Justice Paul Marx, procedures are in place to ensure the security and proper handling of all lawful ballots cast.
“The ballot scanner issues experienced across Westchester County today were serious. Our immediate priority is ensuring that every lawful ballot is secured, accounted for, and counted. Our bipartisan team responded immediately by implementing emergency ballot procedures. Every ballot cast today has been secured and remains under bipartisan control to ensure its integrity throughout the process.
“Following the closing of the polls at 9:00 p.m. this evening, ballots were secured and are being transported under police supervision from polling locations to the Westchester County Board of Elections facility in Ardsley. Upon arrival, the ballots will remain under continuous police protection until counting begins.
“The counting of these ballots is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All procedures, under the direction and oversight of the Board of Elections Commissioners, will be carried out in an orderly, transparent, and efficient manner, consistent with the security requirements established and the standards of election administration that Westchester County voters expect and deserve.
“We remain committed to protecting the integrity of the election and ensuring that every lawful vote is counted.”
All the best,
Tony Fasciano
Communications Manager
Office of Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins
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