SFist has received scores of emails and a few comments today, Cathy-ing about the lack of ballots and alleged chaos at certain polling stations.

We asked a voting official today, who asked to remain anonymous, if the polling stations aren't well-equipped, if ballots are running out, and if the sky will fall.

Not so. According to our source:

We will NEVER run out of ballots. There are enough for this election. Turnout is high and even higher than anticipated in some precincts. This leads to a temporary shortage of ballots until a field deputy can deliver more securely. These drop-offs are sometimes delayed due to unforseen circumstances (breakdown of vehicle, issues at other precincts, etc.). All of the ballots for each precinct are not dropped off right when they open at 7am due to many issues: weight, security, and so forth. Some voters may need to wait in line at their precinct until they can vote. If they cannot wait, they can come back later, or go to another precinct and vote provisionally. Or they can come to City Hall and vote provisionally.

Again, we are not running out of ballots. Every vote will be counted. Every person who has the right to vote and is in line by 8PM will be allowed to cast a ballot.

Hope this puts some of your frayed minds at ease.