Fentanyl-laced letters cause election office evacuations in multiple US states

Letters containing suspicious substances, including the deadly drug fentanyl, were sent to election offices in Georgia, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington state, prompting evacuations and investigations by the FBI and United States Postal Service. Election officials described the acts as "terrorism" and expressed concerns about the threats and harassment they have faced since the 2020 election. The incidents highlight the potential vacuum of experience in election offices if officials choose to leave, leading to errors and delays in future elections. Safety concerns for election officials ahead of the 2024 presidential election are also rising.