With Election Day just over a week away, concerns over election tampering are escalating in various regions across the United States.
The latest incident occurred in Vancouver, Washington, where a ballot drop-off box was set ablaze following the explosion of an incendiary device attached to it. The number of destroyed ballots remains unknown. This incident is particularly significant as Vancouver is part of the state's 3rd Congressional District, a key battleground for Democrats in their bid to regain control of the House of Representatives. The incumbent Democrat, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, is once again pitted against Republican Joe Kent, whom she narrowly defeated two years ago. The Cook Political Report has labeled the race as a toss-up.
According to RedState, local authorities have yet to discuss the political implications of the explosion. However, they are urging early voters in the district to verify that their ballots were not among those destroyed. Clark County auditor Greg Kimsey was quoted by Oregon Live saying, It appears that a device was attached to the outside of the ballot drop box that resulted in the ballots being ignited. He further advised, Anyone who deposited ballots after 11:00 Saturday morning should contact us immediately. Our team will replace their ballot.
While firefighters were dealing with the situation in Vancouver, another ballot box in Portland, Oregon, was set on fire. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) reported that officers responded to a fire at a ballot box near the corner of SE Morrison St. and SE 10th Ave at around 3:30 a.m. By the time they arrived, security personnel in the area had already extinguished the fire.
Portland, a city long plagued by radical leftists, has become a symbol of the failures of Democratic Party policies. It is not far-fetched to suggest that leftists, fearing a potential Republican victory, are resorting to violence as a means of expressing their concerns.
Emerging reports suggest that the ballot box tampering incidents involved the use of a thermite composition, particularly in the Vancouver case. There are also reports that local law enforcement officials have linked the two incidents and identified a "suspect vehicle". These incidents appear to be connected to a previous drop box explosion that occurred in Vancouver earlier in October.
The Portland Police Bureau revealed that surveillance images captured a Volvo stopping at a drop box in Portland, Oregon, just before security personnel discovered a fire inside the box. PPB spokesman Mike Benner shared this information during a news conference.
These incidents occur as Republicans are encouraging their constituents to participate in early voting, making ballot box tampering an attractive option for those seeking to disrupt the voting process. Recently, a Democratic Senate Campaign Committee employee in Montana was dismissed for shaking a drop-off ballot box while allegedly checking its attachment.
In response to the election tampering in his state, Clark County auditor Greg Kimsey described the situation as "Heartbreaking. Its a direct attack on democracy. As the election draws near, these incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring the integrity and security of the voting process.
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