Polling issues: Bomb scare and ballot problem

A bomb scare occurred at Precincts 38 and 40, Woodland Middle School in Coeur d’Alene, after school was out for the day, reports the Kootenai County Clerk's office.

“The building was evacuated temporarily, and all ballots and ballot boxes were secured during the evacuation,” said Hayes, in a press release.

Poll workers set up again in the gymnasium, and did not anticipate delaying many voters.

“Any voter in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote”, said Hayes.

At Precinct 52 in Coeur d’Alene, poll workers erred for much of the day by not distributing precinct committee ballots. About 50 eligible Republican voters were affected by this oversight.

“We apologize to those voters, and to the candidate, Bjorn Handeen”, said Hayes.

Handeen is unopposed for the precinct committee position.