Leavenworth County says Linwood polling site ran short of ballots
County election office blames an error in the number of ballots ordered for the Linwood/Sherman H-38 ballot
LINWOOD - A ballot shortage occurred during Tuesday's general election at the Linwood Community Building, involving the Linwood/Sherman H-38 ballot, the Leavenworth County Election Office said in a press release dated Nov. 3.
The office attributed the shortage to "an error in the number of ballots ordered." It said the shortage was discovered early and that efforts to correct the mistake began immediately.
We sincerely apologize for this mistake and any inconvenience or concern it may have caused.
The release asked anyone unable to vote because of the shortage to return to the Linwood Community Building polling place, or to call the Leavenworth County Clerk's Office at 913-684-0421 for help, before 7 p.m., when polls closed.
The release did not say how many voters were affected or how long the shortage lasted.