The Portland, Oregon Police Bureau released photos of a suspect’s car after ballot boxes were set on fire in Oregon and Washington State ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Hundreds of burned ballots resulted from the fires, prompting concerns of disenfranchisement. Law enforcement officials are investigating the intentional acts targeting the election process. The FBI is also involved in the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security has warned of potential threats from domestic violent extremists, including attacks on ballot boxes and election officials. These extremists may seek to disrupt the election process through various tactics, such as hoax bomb threats and violent reactions to election results. Authorities are taking the incidents seriously and working to ensure the safety and security of the election.
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