Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman urged residents to continue heading to the polls Tuesday, despite widespread ballot-scanning problems affecting polling sites across Westchester County.
Lachterman, a Republican seeking reelection, issued a statement reassuring voters that procedures are in place to collect paper ballots amid the disruption.
He faces Democratic challenger Jann Mirchandani, a longtime Yorktown resident and financial services professional, in Tuesday's election.
The race comes as Yorktown officials grapple with housing, taxes and infrastructure, with both candidates outlining their positions on development, affordability and the town's financial outlook during the campaign. Voters will decide who leads the town for the next two years.
“Despite the disruption with the scanning machines, the Board of Elections has a good system in place to move voters quickly through the process and collect paper ballots,” Lachterman said in a statement released by the town’s public relations firm. “Residents should understand that the only way that their votes will not be counted is if they do not come to the polls to fill out a ballot.”
Lachterman also reminded residents of their right to vote if they are waiting in line when polling locations close.
“If you are in line when the polls close, stay in line, you are legally entitled to vote,” he said. “Thank you for your patience, your civility toward our dedicated poll workers, and your commitment to making your voice heard today.”
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