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This recent surge echoes a similar wave from last November, when election offices received threatening mail, some containing fentanyl or hazardous substances. While many of these threats turned out to be non-toxic, their impact on election operations was tangible, causing delays in ballot counting and heightened security measures.
In response, election offices have ramped up security protocols. Increased surveillance, the presence of law enforcement at polling stations, and stricter handling procedures for mail have become standard. These measures reflect the collective effort to secure the integrity of the voting process against domestic threats, amid a climate of heightened national polarization and misinformation.