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Sayville board discusses county voting machines as Board of Elections shifts support

Sayville Union Free School District Board of Education · January 10, 2026
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Summary

Trustees raised concerns after the Suffolk County Board of Elections said it would withdraw machine support; the county offered a temporary lease/donation for this year, leaving future upkeep and budget responsibility to districts. Board members asked for community awareness and time to prepare.

A lengthy discussion at the Sayville Union Free School District workshop focused on voting machines after the Suffolk County Board of Elections informed districts it would transition to new equipment and would no longer provide ongoing support.

"I don't think we should have anything to do with these voting machines," a trustee said during debate, arguing the machines and software…

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