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Polling location at Ohio elementary school evacuated due to bomb threat

Linda Choi
Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM · 1 min read
Polling location at Ohio elementary school evacuated due to bomb threat — Covington Schools news

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Voters in Ohio attempting to cast their vote on Election Day at an area elementary school were told to leave the polling location due to an apparent bomb threat.Toledo Public Schools confirmed a bomb threat was received at Beverly Elementary School on Tuesday morning, prompting a temporary delay at the polling site due to an evacuation of the building being ordered.According to the Lucas County Board of Elections, additional voting machines were brought outside while the building was evacuated so voting could continue.Officials said voting was able to proceed as scheduled inside the school shortly after noon local time.Authorities noted that five other schools in the Toledo area also received threats. Police said they swept those buildings, and students and staff were able to return after being given the all-clear.

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