US Midterms [LIVE]: Westchester Ballot Scanner Failure Hits Key NY-17 Swing District; First Polls Close 6pm ET
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A ballot scanner failure in Westchester County hit New York’s NY-17 swing district as the first polls closed at 6pm ET in the 2026 US midterms, with control of Congress at stake for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. Republicans currently hold majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Democrats are seeking to flip both chambers. The scanner issue in a key competitive district raises the prospect of delayed or disputed results in a race that could help determine the chamber’s balance. Markets and crypto participants are watching for turnout and outcome signals as results come in.
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