Suspicious Letters Sent to Election Offices Across Dozens of States
WIRED reporters contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC, to assess the extent of what appears to be a coordinated harassment campaign targeting election infrastructure.
The investigation revealed that at least 32 states have received suspicious letters within the past week. Election officials across the country are working with law enforcement to investigate the contents and origin of these communications.
The timing of this campaign coincides with increased tensions surrounding the upcoming midterm elections. Election offices have become frequent targets of harassment and threats since the 2020 presidential election, with officials reporting a significant rise in hostile communications.
Authorities are advising election officials to report any suspicious mail and to avoid handling potentially harmful contents without proper guidance. The investigation into the letters is ongoing, with officials urging patience as they work to determine the scope and intent of the campaign.