Franklin County( vote switching & glitches, not enough machines and broken machines, long lines, widespread dirty tricks

 in minority precincts, malfeasance: manipulation of absentee and provisional votes, student voting problems)

          Additional documentation at end of EIRS reports

 

Vote Switching, Glitches

031061

11/02/04, 6:22 AM PST

Machine problem; Other

Sawyer Towers 525 Sawyer Blvd., Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Voter reported that Kerry light on the machine would not light up. Poll worker said that he/she "would write it in later."

053331

11/05/04, 9:52 AM PST

Machine problem

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

All candidates except presidential had flashing lights. Voter as confused by this (as were her daughter and mother). But glyph lit up when pressed for candidate of choice. was not just one machine, perhaps all machines in one precinct.

058641

11/18/04, 1:44 PM PST

Machine problem

indianola church of christ, franklin County, Ohio

presidential button would not light up . voted without recording vote for president

051460

11/03/04, 12:10 PM PST

Machine problem

brookpark school, grove city, franklin County, Ohio

when he went into voting booth to vote all lights on the screen were flashing except for the presidential candidates when he pressed his presidential selection no lights came on to indicate a selection. he pressed his selection four times all the other votes he selected had a light come on when he selected them. he did not bring the malfunction to anyone's attention. the booth left on (next to provisional ballot booth)     [default to blank]

058748

11/19/04, 11:10 AM PST

Machine problem

529 sawyer, franklin County, Ohio

machine not working for kerry, 

 monitors whispering    [default to blank]

033170

11/02/04, 7:38 AM PST

Machine problem

franklin County, Ohio

Went in and tried to vote for president, but nothing lit up even though he pressed an option. Pressed "vote" and the machine went to the next screen. Complained to official and was told that there was nothing they could do.     [d to blnk]

030307

11/02/04, 5:42 AM PST

Machine problem

Franklin County, Ohio

Voting machine button for Robert Clancy is not working.

056354

11/13/04, 7:59 AM PST

Other polling place problem

1100 Rhodes Ave., Franklin County, Ohio

Voter came out and reported that the lights had gone out for about 3-5 minutes . Some observers said that the actual machines weren't affected. Witnesses said that people were worried about their votes being counted, though.

058409

11/18/04, 7:35 AM PST

Machine problem

Brittany Hills, Franklin County, Ohio

Precinct worker said all cell phones needed to be off because they would mess with the machines and the votes would be lost!

058516

11/18/04, 10:44 AM PST

Machine problem

lexington school, franklin County, Ohio

machine not working - instructed to use another machine

058676

11/18/04, 3:02 PM PST

Machine problem

koebol elementary, franklin County, Ohio

after five minutes. machine just clicked off

058412

11/18/04, 7:39 AM PST

Machine problem

Don’t work

Franklin County, Ohio

Machine #014083 Machine not counting up- others at ~ 130 " @ ~ 111

031048

11/02/04, 6:15 AM PST

Machine problem

Franklin County, Ohio

Voter denied ballot because he was registered as independent in primary. Voting machine did not allow him to vote for president, or for school board.

058658

11/18/04, 2:22 PM PST

Machine problem

columbus firehous #21 3294 e. main st., columbus, franklin County, Ohio

machine wouldn't take presidential vote finally did on 4th try

058810

11/19/04, 1:51 PM PST

Machine problem

Blendon Wylder Elementary, Westerville , Franklin County, Ohio

Touch Screen - No presidential candidates - on [sic] confusing.

058419

11/18/04, 7:47 AM PST

Registration-related problem; Voter Intimidation; Long lines; Other polling place problem

South Side Resettlement House, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

1. Voter handed ID to poll worker. Poll worker said she didn't need it. When looked up name told voter she was being challenged and she needed ID. 2. Was told she had three minutes. Is unsure if she voted for President. Was rushed and was not able to vote on every issue. 3. Poll worker also talked rude to daughter waiting in stroller

058529

11/18/04, 11:02 AM PST

Other ballot-related problem

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Voter had only 2 choices for president (Bush/Kerry) but friends and family had 3-4 choices of candidates (2 he hadn't heard of). No uniformity precinct by precinct

050291

11/02/04, 6:42 PM PST

Machine problem

Apple Canyon #6, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

[illegible] machine was blank... no review of ballot.

 

 

 

Dirty Tricks 

 

 

 

018108

10/30/04, 2:32 PM PST

Other polling place problem

JEFFREY MANSION, Columbus, franklin County, Ohio

Group called "America Votes 2004" distributing literature with incorrect polling location

 

027256

11/01/04, 6:39 PM PST

Other polling place problem

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Someone called her and said polling place had changed. She said that she knew info was incorrect.She got the number from her caller ID. She checked on the internet and found that the info the caller had left was wrong.I called the number and they answererd Kerry Campaign.I said I am with Election Protection in DC and we received a call from a voter. The woman who answered the phone, said she had not made a call all day from her phone. I asked to speak to a supervisor. Supervisor said, "We are aware of the problem. I said you have been giving the wrong voting locations. I asked if he wanted a list of the wrong locations? He said yes, I gave them to him and he said he would take care of it. She was told to go to Walnut Ridge but her polling place is Eastland Lanes. [P]

 

 

028663

11/02/04, 4:03 AM PST

Voter Intimidation

1234 E Deshler, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Flyer with wrong information

 

 

029705

11/02/04, 5:13 AM PST

Registration-related problem; Other

Alum Creek Baptist, 3857 Alum Creek, Columbus , Franklin County, Ohio

Voter was incorrectly told that they were in the wrong precinct. OVPC #14.

 

 

042203

11/02/04, 1:24 PM PST

Other

North Community Lutheran Church, 114 Morse Road , Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Voter misinformation: Caller received a flyer 10/29/04, from Labor AFL 2004, w/ the Election Protection Hotline # and written on it was "Sorry I missed you . . . please remember to vote tomorrow in unity" (polling place) Address: Lutheran Village of Columbus, 935 N. Cassady Avenue. Caller received a second flyer 11/01: "Sorry I wrote the wrong polling place on the flyer I left. Address: Lolerain [sic] School, 499 East Weisheimer Road." Both polling locations were incorrect. [P]

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050960

11/03/04, 7:48 AM PST

Other

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Doorhanger advertising OurVote number alongside partisan Democratic information. Also, incorrect polling places listed for neighborhood. Most people figured out the problem, but if they went to the wrong poll they might not have been able to vote in time at the correct one (due to long lines).+

 

 

058644

11/18/04, 1:49 PM PST

Voter Intimidation

Hubbard Elem @ 104 W Hubbard, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Flyers placed along the street incorrectly stated polling place to be West Union Hall, 23 W 2nd Ave

 

 

060415

12/26/04, 6:33 AM PST

Other

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

It was reported that the Kerry/Edwards campaign distributed literature with incorrect polling information in three precincts (precincts unknown). Phone bank calls were made to clear up any confusion

 

018981

10/31/04, 3:40 PM PST

Polling place inquiry; Other polling place problem

Indianola Church of Christ, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Caller is registered to vote and has a card. He knew his polling place to be Indianola Church of Christ on Indianola Avenue. However, this evening, about 5:30, someone dropped by his house and left a flyer from ACT, and told him that his polling place had changed, supposedly because of "political signs or something" around the location. The individual said that, unfortunately, they couldn't say where the new place was, but that he should be aware it's not in the old place. Called called his Board of Elections and got recorded information that the polling place is where he thought it was. Also, our online database confirms it's still Indianola Church of Christ. The flyer, which was labeled as coming from ACT, also gave the Election Protection number to call with questions. So, he called us after calling the Board of Elections. I suggested he plan on voting in the old place, but he might drop by to confirm the location tomorrow (Monday).

 

020088

11/01/04, 7:22 AM PST

Other

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Flyers posted in apartment complex from "Franklin County Board of Elections" directing Republicans to vote on 11/2 and Democrats to vote on 11/3. Caller faxed copy of flyer.

 

035088

11/02/04, 9:00 AM PST

Other

Hubbard Elem. School, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Flyer - polling location changed. Elect. Protect Flyer on door, long yellow, vote today. 866-our-VOTE

 

042203

11/02/04, 1:24 PM PST

Other

North Community Lutheran Church, 114 Morse Road , Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Voter misinformation: Caller received a flyer 10/29/04, from Labor AFL 2004, w/ the Election Protection Hotline # and written on it was "Sorry I missed you . . . please remember to vote tomorrow in unity" (polling place) Address: Lutheran Village of Columbus, 935 N. Cassady Avenue. Caller received a second flyer 11/01: "Sorry I wrote the wrong polling place on the flyer I left. Address: Lolerain [sic] School, 499 East Weisheimer Road." Both polling locations were incorrect. [P]

 

058303

11/17/04, 2:21 PM PST

Other

Indianola Church of Christ, 2141 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Person with a Democrat flyer with voter protection info and kerry info gaver her the flyer and they told her polling place had changed and gave her ohio voter protection # to call.

 

058515

11/18/04, 10:42 AM PST

Long lines; Other polling place problem

Christ the King School - Eastmore, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

2, 4, 7pm - went to polls thress times lines kept getting longer 1.5 - 2 hr wait Gave up - diabetic, can't stand for 2 hrs 6 machines - three for each precinct - too few

 

058644

11/18/04, 1:49 PM PST

Voter Intimidation

Hubbard Elem @ 104 W Hubbard, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Flyers placed along the street incorrectly stated polling place to be West Union Hall, 23 W 2nd Ave