Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called the incidents in his state “acts of terrorism to threaten our elections.” Those letters remain under investigation by the U.S. While the symbols have sometimes been associated with leftist politics, they also have been used by conservative figures to label and stereotype the left, and the sender’s political leanings were unclear.Įlections offices in two Washington counties - King and Okanogan - also received suspicious envelopes while processing ballots during the August primary, and the letter sent to King County tested positive for traces of fentanyl. The letter featured an antifascist symbol, a progress pride flag and a pentagram. We are in charge now and there is no more need for them.” Stop giving power to the right that they don’t have. The letter contained a warning about the vulnerability of “ballot drops” and read: “End elections now. Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer released images of the envelope and letter her office received.

In at least one other case, the substance was baking soda. Local law enforcement officials said the substances in King and Spokane counties field-tested positive for fentanyl. On Wednesday, authorities in Washington state said four county election offices had to be evacuated as election workers were processing ballots cast in Tuesday’s election, delaying vote-counting.Įlection offices in King, Skagit, Spokane and Pierce counties received envelopes containing powders.

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