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Ohio polling place closed due to ‘suspicious backpack’, officials say
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Ohio polling place closed due to ‘suspicious backpack’, officials say

Reports a suspicious backpack We closed a polling place in Ohio on Tuesday.

According to authorities, the incident occurred at the Church of the Redeemer in Hyde Park around 4:20 p.m.

Those who would normally vote there were told to go to Knox Presbyterian Church, where they were allowed to vote.

The Hamilton County Board of Elections later received word from the Cincinnati Fire Department that it was all clear and officials said there was no threat to public safety.