Fact Check: Did voting-machine problems in Westchester County show Democrats were cheating?

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Claim: Voting machine problems in Westchester County, New York, were evidence that Democrats were cheating or suppressing Republican votes.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The problem was caused by a ballot-scanner programming glitch that temporarily prevented machines from accepting paper ballots when polls opened. Completed ballots were secured for later processing, and Republican Rep. Mike Lawler said there were “no shenanigans” involved.

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Date: 11/05/2026

Last Updated on November 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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