There are a handful of votes still to be counted from military voters, but they aren't expected to make a difference in the race's outcome. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The issue had been complicated by a federal law passed requiring ballots be sent to overseas and military voters at least 45 days in advance of the election day. (queens-politics.com)
«Due to serious concerns over the rollout of new electronic voting machines in several counties within the district, the local financial burden of holding a special election so close to the regular election cycle, as well as the possible disenfranchisement of overseas military voters who would not be able to participate, I will call for a Special Election to be held on November 2, 2010.» (nystateofpolitics.com)