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About a dozen suspicious letters containing deadly fentanyl were sent to election offices in California, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state, with at least four confirmed by the FBI. The letters, which called to "end elections now," were signed by an unknown sender. The FBI is investigating the incident, and officials are working to ensure the safety of election officials and protect the right to free and fair elections.
Suspicious letters laced with fentanyl were sent to election offices in California, as well as in four other states. The Los Angeles County Registrar, one of the targeted offices, stated that while concerning, their established protocols allowed for a quick and effective response. The FBI and post office officials are searching for the person responsible. The incident should not discourage participation in the democratic process, and officials are committed to ensuring the safety and integrity of the elections.
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.
The FBI and postal inspectors are investigating suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, that were sent to election offices in at least five states, including Georgia, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington. The letters, which contained threatening messages, have caused delays in ballot counting. Authorities are working to intercept any additional letters before they are delivered. The incidents are being condemned as acts of domestic terrorism, and election officials are calling for increased security measures to protect workers.
Suspicious letters containing fentanyl and other substances were sent to elections offices in at least five states, including Georgia, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington, causing delays in ballot counting. The letters, some intercepted before delivery, prompted law enforcement agencies to work on intercepting any additional letters. The incidents are being investigated as acts of domestic terrorism. Election offices in multiple counties received envelopes containing powders, with some testing positive for fentanyl. The letters contained threatening messages and symbols, but the political leanings of the sender remain unclear. Election officials across the country have faced increased threats and harassment since the 2020 election, leading to heightened security measures.
Federal law enforcement officials are investigating reports of suspicious letters potentially laced with fentanyl that have been sent to election offices in Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state. Election officials in Fulton County, Georgia, suspect that the letter they received contained fentanyl. The US Postal Inspection Service is also involved in the investigation. The incidents highlight the threats and harassment faced by election officials, with the US Justice Department having brought criminal charges against at least 14 people for threats against election workers.
Authorities in Washington and Georgia are investigating a series of suspicious envelopes sent to election offices, with one envelope testing positive for fentanyl. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called it an act of "domestic terrorism," while Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that election workers in Fulton County received "suspicious letters." Threats to election workers have increased in recent years, leading to concerns about the integrity of free and fair elections. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are collaborating with local law enforcement to investigate the incidents.