Ohio...here we go....

[stillcool]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A flood of election-related calls has knocked out the phone system serving

Franklin County offices in Columbus.
County Elections Director Matthew Damschroder says the phone lines have been overwhelmed by voters wondering where to vote and poll workers needing help with electronic voting machines.

Officials aren't sure when the phones will be back in service. In the meantime, voters with questions are urged to check the Web site for the elections board (www.franklincountyohio.gov/boe).

The Franklin County phone system also got jammed on primary day in May, slowing final vote tallies until 2 a.m.
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On the Net: Franklin County Board of Elections: http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/boe

Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com

http://www.ohionewsnow.com/?story=sites/10tv/content/pool/200611/1415422926.html

[lizziegrace]

1. Here's an interactive map of the country

Ohio is the only state so far in red (most incidents) and Franklin, Cuyahoga and Hamilton are the top counties.

http://eirs.cs.net:8080/EIRS_WEB/Map/begin.do

The site seems to be down right now, but keep trying. It's realtime and very frightening...

[stillcool]

2. if you have....

any info through-out the day
I'm trying to gather all info pertaining to problems in Ohio here...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=172&topic_id=20777&mesg_id=20777

I've tried to compile links to different websites etc., but it appears I may be able to use all the help I can possibly get.

[MercutioATC]

3. No problems in Westlake, Ohio (Cuyahoga County)...

...but, then, we're a wealthy suburb...