For Americans struggling in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, Tuesday's (November 6) election is the last thing on their minds.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: RICHARD FOX, STATEN ISLAND RESIDENT, SAYING (English):<br/> <br />"It's really on the back burner. I don't even know what we are doing Tuesday."<br/> <br />While aid is being distributed, more than a million homes and businesses are still without power and scores of polling stations have been rendered useless.<br/> <br />But officials are scrambling to ensure election day goes ahead.<br/> <br />Displaced people in New Jersey have been designated overseas voters - allowing them to cast ballots by email.<br/> <br />In New York City, the electoral board has been urged to make alternative plans for affected polling stations.<br/> <br />But frustrated residents say more planning should have been done.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: ARLENE JOHNSON, STATEN ISLAND RESIDENT, SAYING (English):<br/> <br />"Maybe it would be better off if they put it off for like another week or so. And I can totally understand that. I think it would be best because a lot of people can't get out now, you know?"<br/> <br />If voter turnout falls below 25 percent as a direct result of a disaster, New York state law can allow for a second day of polling.
