Fires at election drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington, Oregon
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The Multnomah County Elections Division in Oregon reported that only three ballots were damaged in a fire incident at a ballot drop box, with most ballots protected by fire suppressants.
Elections officials noted that in nearby Vancouver, Washington, a separate incident resulted in hundreds of ballots being burned, emphasizing the vulnerability of ballot drop boxes.
Washington State Democratic Party chair Shasti Conrad urged voters to check the status of their ballots after a targeted drop box fire, highlighting immediate public safety concerns.
Intelligence agencies issued warnings regarding domestic threats aimed at disrupting the 2024 election, identifying ballot drop boxes as potential targets for attacks or violence.
Read at Axios
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