The Albany Times Union is reporting that a state Supreme Court judge has signed an order to impound ballots in the 21st Congressional District.

The move ensures that all ballots are treated equally in case of a contentious recanvass or further court cases between Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, and Republican Matt Doheny.

In other words: We could be here awhile.

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