HONOLULU (AP) – Several voting stations in Oahu ran out of paper ballots, causing long lines at electronic voting machines and forcing many people to walk away in frustration without casting a vote.
State elections officials said at least 16 polling places in Waianae, Hawaii Kai, Kailua and elsewhere ran short of paper ballots before the close of polls Tuesday.
Voters already in line by 6p.m. were told they could still cast an electronic ballot, but dozens decided not to wait.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie declined to keep the polls open late, as he did when technical and operational problems occurred in Hawaii County during primary voting in August.
Officials say voting on the Big Island went smoothly Tuesday.
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