We're seeing multiple reports of precincts in Stark County that are out of scannable computer ballots. Voters reported that they had to fill out a paper ballot, potentially causing delays with less than half an hour before polls close. Updates:
Today is the day. Issue 1 will be decided in Ohio. August elections in the Buckeye State are typically sleepy affairs, but this hasn't been your typical August election. Nearly 700,000 Ohioans have already voted, and Issue 1 has drawn national attention for how it will impact the future of democracy in this state and possibly others.Stark County precincts apparently out of computer ballots
All ballots are being stored in orange auxiliary bags as per protocol overseen by Democratic and Republican poll workers and will be scanned when the issue is resolved.Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose planned to cast his ballot and talk to reporters at his polling location Tuesday morning. Those plans changed after a handful of protesters camped out across the street, reports the Ohio Capital Journal.
#BREAKING: ALL ballot scanners are down & not working at Cuyahoga Falls polling location. Voters & workers frustrated. Ballots either placed in orange bag & scanned later OR can void ballot & come back later. Stay with @WEWS #Issue1 #OhioIssue1 #OhioElection #SpecialElection pic.twitter.com/2DD9Jd43rg
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