Election day in Queens, New York City was marked with technical setbacks as several voting machines at different polling sites experienced glitches, leading to ballots being rejected and complicating the voting process. Voters reported instances where machines were “kicking ballots out,” requiring multiple attempts to have their votes registered. Vinnie Ignizio, deputy executive director of the Board of Elections, reiterated that every vote that was cast will be counted, despite the mechanical hiccups, according to the
Daily News
.
Some voters, after enduring the frustration of seeing their ballots spat back by scanners, had to submit their votes using an emergency bin. The Board of Elections promptly dispatched technicians to the affected sites; however, it remains unclear for how long the problems persisted. In a statement obtained by the
Daily News
, the BOE assured that every site out of the 290 in Queens was inspected “in an abundance of caution.”
Amidst the technological roadblocks, New York City heightened its security at polling stations. With threats against election workers having eclipsed 2,000 nationwide, the FBI acknowledged the gravity of the situation. Each polling site had the vigilant presence of two NYPD officers, as noted by
ABC7NY
, implying a stance ready to counter any potential election disruptions or outbreaks of violence.
On the whole, while some voters were inconvenienced by the need for additional attempts to scan their ballot, the BOE has emphasized its commitment to protect the integrity of the vote. Misplaced amidst the news, there have been no formidable threats against voters or election workers within the Tri-State area. The Commissioner of the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Jackie Bray, in a bid to reassure the public, stated, “I really feel confident that we’re not going to see violence at our polls,” as reported by
ABC7NY
. Bray further urged that any disruptions at the polls would be swiftly addressed with response teams on standby.
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