Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58am on 29 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
Hundreds of ballots were destroyed after incendiary devices targeted ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Authorities believe the incidents, just days before the U.S. Election, are linked. The fire suppression system in the Vancouver box failed, destroying hundreds of ballots, while only three were lost in Portland. Both Democratic candidate Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and her opponent, Republican Joe Kent, condemned the attacks, emphasizing protection of the voting process. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs assured voters of secure elections and offered replacement options for affected ballots. The FBI is assisting with the investigation.
