Voting Today: Problems in New York City
Voters across the country — from Colorado to Texas — head to the polls today. Here’s the latest tweets from people experiencing problems at the polls, both in New York and nationwide.
Voters across the country — from Virginia to Texas to Colorado — head to the polls today. Here in New York City, voters will elect a new mayor and decide on six constitutional amendments.
Have you experienced problems at the polls? Let us know by mentioning @BrennanCenter in your tweet. We will update this post throughout the day as more information comes in, both in New York and nationwide.
Updated (3:05 p.m.):
Three ways to describe voter turnout: “Consistent,” “low,” “not high” http://t.co/fKvXNKCJwD
— NYT Metro Desk (@NYTMetro) November 5, 2013
Do you know where your polling place is? #vote2day http://t.co/HPeQI2GZqS
— The Root (@TheRoot247) November 5, 2013
Voting in Westchester + Rockland Counties CRAZY today w/new district polling places. I was sent to THREE different places! @DNDailyPolitics
— Faith (@Noudidant) November 5, 2013
It’s not a presidential election year, but voting remains as crucial as ever: http://t.co/1GAeo7tPze #electionday #vote2day
— LWV of the US (@LWV) November 5, 2013
Did you #Vote2Day? RT this virtual “I Voted” sticker and remind your friends & fam to do the same! #ElectionDay #GOTV pic.twitter.com/a8JqUxeYUp
— Our Time (@OurTimeOrg) November 5, 2013
Updated (1:31 p.m.):
Got a phone call that all scanners down at PS251 Ave I and E 54th street. @BOENYC
— Jumaane D. Williams (@JumaaneWilliams) November 5, 2013
Daily News reporter @ErikBadia offers an update on some early hiccups at a #Brooklyn pollsite: http://t.co/o5rpx6OO3Z #NYC2013
— NYDN Daily Politics (@DNDailyPolitics) November 5, 2013
.@NYMag reporting that Voting machines are down throughout NYC! http://t.co/H5k1CRVWZN Outrageous! Problems call @866OURVOTE 1–866–687–8683
— Hip Hop Caucus (@HipHopCaucus) November 5, 2013
Updated (12:05 p.m.):
PS321 poll worker #parkslope: All 5 scanners were out of service at 5:45 a.m. BOE fixed problem at 9:05 am. Lost 3 hrs of voting. #nyc2013
— Leslie Albrecht (@ReporterLeslie) November 5, 2013
All voting machines failed to load at PS 321 park slope this AM – 6 machines, all votes in emergency box. @azi @deblasio @NYCVotes @BOENYC
— BK Molly (@brooklyncybele) November 5, 2013
The story so far on Election Day in Virginia: Technical problems in Loudoun/Fairfax, heavy turnout in Arlington. http://t.co/W8kXW8MT24
— Mark Berman (@themarkberman) November 5, 2013
At ps 150on Sackman st., 112 voters so far, 2 elex districts. Workers say it’s heavy.
— Jarrett Murphy (@jarrettmurphy) November 5, 2013
Original Post (11:37 a.m.):
We love those stickers too! RT @WNYC: Look at all these happy voters! A #voterselfie gallery: http://t.co/LSZFZrKyfT pic.twitter.com/ePt4evWNvu
— NYC Votes (@NYCVotes) November 5, 2013
On Election Day, the most important thing you can do is get out and vote: http://t.co/IopJmK9xNS New column from @BrennanCenter
— msnbc (@msnbc) November 5, 2013
It’s Election Day! Time to #RocktheVote. Find out when/where to vote at the Election Center http://t.co/CiseGmGZau pic.twitter.com/dHsX1zAPaY
— Rock the Vote (@RockTheVote) November 5, 2013
Call 1–866-OUR-VOTE with any Election Day questions and join the #Vote2Day Twitter Town Hall today at 2pm ET. #EP2013 #votingrights
— Election Protection (@866OURVOTE) November 5, 2013
These women fought for their right to vote. Is tmw #ElectionDay in your state? Honor them by voting! #votingrights pic.twitter.com/TNN9324IHN
— LWV of the US (@LWV) November 4, 2013
Here’s how to vote tomorrow in NY & NJ: http://t.co/9Fy4app3U0
— WNYC Data News Team (@datanews) November 4, 2013
#NY'ers, don’t forget: Our hotline’s now open to receive& respond to #ElectionDay issues. Call 800–771–7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov.
— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) November 5, 2013
From @TheAtlantic archives, one year ago today: No One in America Should Have to Wait 7 Hours to Vote http://t.co/V8CTexP073
— Andrew Cohen (@CBSAndrew) November 5, 2013