As New Yorkers went to the polls Tuesday to vote in local, congressional and the presidential election, there were widespread reports of lengthy lines and inoperable scanning machines at polling places across the city. Metro political editor Michael Paulson put out a call for response.
We are hearing multiple reports of failed ballot scanners around NYC. What are you seeing as you go vote?
- Michael Paulson (@MichaelPaulson) November 6, 2012
At least three scanners were not working at a polling station in Washington Heights, said Louise Schwarz:
@michaelpaulson There was only one functional ballot scanner at my Washington Heights polling place - at least 3 weren't working.
- Louise Schwarz (@LouiseSchwarz1) November 6, 2012
And Jonathan Newman, who waited an hour and a half in Harlem, said it was “unaccept able†that the scanners were also broken:
@michaelpaulson 2 of 3 scanners broken in central Harlem voting station @ 122 and Lenox. 1.5 hr wait at 7:00am.Unacceptable
- Jonathan Newman (@RuleOfRescue) November 6, 2012
At Riverside Church, Jesse Appelman said his paper ballot was not even scanned:
@michaelpaulson My completed ballot was not scanned, just put straight through the slot into the bin. No explanation given.
- Jesse Appelman (@appelmando) November 6, 2012
George Tsinias reported from PS 194 in Queens that two more machines were not working:
@michaelpaulson 2 scanners are down at PS 194 in Whitestone, Queens.
- George Tsinias (@Gtsinias) November 6, 2012
The mov e to more sophisticated voting measures inspired at least one voter to suggest we return to simpler times:
@michaelpaulson Can't we just go back to a #No2pencil please?
- Annette (@aintnette) November 6, 2012
If you're having similar issues, post a comment below or tell @NYTMetro on Twitter, using the hashtag #TellNYT.
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