KNOCK WOOD: Totals from the county’s voting...

KNOCK WOOD: Totals from the county’s voting Tuesday will be a bit later than usual, but not because of expected problems. “Our machines are working wonderfully,” says Rosalyn Lever, assistant registrar of voters. It’s just a very long ballot. . . . But what about the 10-year jinx? In 1970, the county’s old computer system gagged and totals were delayed two days. In 1980, a new system snarled, resulting in a four-day delay. “Oh, God, it’s 1990, isn’t it?” said Lever, who added she’s not superstitious.