FBI Probes Suspicious Letters Sent to US Senators and Election Offices Before Midterms
Federal authorities are investigating more than 100 suspicious letters containing an unknown white substance sent to congressional and state election offices across the US ahead of the November midterms. The FBI and US Postal Inspection Service said some letters were intercepted before delivery. Targets included at least five Democratic senators' offices and election offices in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Ohio, Delaware, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Louisiana's secretary of state office was evacuated but reopened after no harmful substances were found. The mailings echo similar security scares in 2024 and 2023.
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Suspicious Letters Sent to US Senators and Election Offices Before Midterms
Federal authorities are investigating 'potentially hazardous' letters containing 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional and state election offices across the US, the FBI and US Postal Inspection Service said. At least five Democratic senators' offices were targeted, including those of Alex Padilla, Chris Murphy, Kirsten Gillibrand, Chuck Schumer and Lisa Blunt Rochester, with most intercepted before delivery. State offices in Delaware, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Ohio also reported receiving letters containing white powder; Louisiana's office was evacuated but reopened after no harmful substances were found. The mailings come weeks before the US midterm elections, echoing similar security scares ahead of the 2024 election, when vote officials in 17 states received suspicious packages, and a year earlier when fentanyl-laced envelopes were sent to election offices in at least five states.
Over 100 Suspicious Letters with White Powder Sent to Election Officials
More than 100 letters containing an unknown white substance were mailed to election officials, state officials, and members of Congress, according to election workers briefed on the investigation. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the suspicious mailings, which targeted Secretary of State offices and related election offices. Letters were received in Oklahoma and Louisiana, while others bound for New Hampshire, Ohio, and Connecticut were intercepted. The incidents come as states prepare for early voting and the November midterms, and weeks after the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 anthrax attacks. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose stated that such threats will not deter officials from delivering secure elections.
Read sourceOver 100 Suspicious Letters With White Powder Sent to Election Officials
More than 100 letters containing an unknown white substance were mailed to election officials, state officials, and members of Congress, according to election workers briefed on the investigation. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the suspicious mailings, which targeted Secretary of State offices and related election offices. Letters were received in Oklahoma and Louisiana, while others bound for New Hampshire, Ohio, and Connecticut were intercepted. The incidents come as states prepare for early voting and the November midterms, and weeks after the 25th anniversary of the 2001 anthrax attacks. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose condemned the threats, stating that election officials should never fear for their safety and that such cowardly acts will not deter their mission.
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Over 100 Suspicious Letters with White Powder Sent to Election Officials
More than 100 letters containing an unknown white substance were mailed to election officials, state officials, and members of Congress, according to election workers briefed on the investigation. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the suspicious mailings, which targeted Secretary of State offices and related election offices. Letters were received in Oklahoma and Louisiana, while others bound for New Hampshire, Ohio, and Connecticut were intercepted. The incidents come as states prepare for early voting and the November midterms, and weeks after the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 anthrax attacks. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose condemned the threats, stating election officials should never fear for their safety and that such cowardly acts will not deter their mission.
FBI Probes Suspicious Letters Sent to US Election Offices Before Midterms
Federal authorities are investigating potentially hazardous letters containing suspicious substances sent to congressional and state election offices across the US, the FBI and US Postal Inspection Service said. Several states confirmed they were targeted, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana. Louisiana's secretary of state office was evacuated Tuesday after a staff member opened a package containing white powder, but reopened after no harmful substances were found. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said a letter containing white powder was intercepted before reaching his office, and Senator Chris Murphy's office said a suspicious letter was also intercepted. The New York and Wyoming state capitols received suspicious packages, according to scanner feeds reviewed by the BBC. The mailings come weeks before the midterm elections, echoing similar security scares in 2024 and 2023.