Election officials in three states have intercepted suspicious packages in the lead-up to the midterm elections, raising concerns about potential tampering. One package addressed to a secretary of state’s office contained a powdery white substance, which was blocked by postal investigators. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the materials pose a threat, but the incidents come as election security remains a heightened priority. The discoveries follow recent warnings about foreign interference and domestic disinformation campaigns targeting voting systems.
Election officials in three states have reported suspicious packages were sent to their offices in the past week, only a few weeks out from the midterm elections. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Wednesday that U.S. Postal Service investigators blocked the delivery of a letter containing a “powdery white substance” to his office. The...
