Ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington were set on fire, destroying hundreds of ballots and prompting an FBI investigation.
The fires occurred early Monday morning, with the first reported in Portland, Oregon. Local officials are working to assess the damage, and voters are being informed of alternative ways to submit their ballots. The incidents have raised concerns about election security, with officials in other states, such as Michigan, reassuring voters about the safety of their own ballot drop boxes.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attacks and the extent of the damage.
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This is exactly why we need stronger protections for voting access and security—voter suppression tactics like this are just meant to intimidate and undermine democracy. The FBI better get to the bottom of this fast, and we need to make sure every vote counts.
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FBI Opens Investigation After Ballot Boxes In Oregon & Washington Set On Fire On Monday
PORTLAND, OR, (WSAU) – Police have opened an investigation into ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state that were set on fire, resulting in possibly up to a thousand ballots being destroyed.
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Ballot boxes are just one option for Oregon, Washington voters. Here are other ways to vote
Library indoor drop boxes: Not all libraries have indoor drop boxes, but many do. Some Multnomah County libraries are closed for renovations. The Kenton, Hollywood, Gregory Heights, Hillsdale and other county libraries allow ballot drop offs in the book drop slot. Visit Multnomah County’s website for more information.
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