The Portland, Oregon Police Bureau released photos of a suspect’s car after ballot boxes were set on fire in Oregon and Washington. The incidents occurred in southeast Portland and Vancouver, Washington, causing damage to hundreds of ballots. Authorities are concerned about potential threats to the election process as the Nov. 5 election nears. The Washington State Democratic Party condemned the incidents as attempts to disenfranchise voters and called for accountability. The Portland Police Bureau and Vancouver police are investigating the incidents, with the FBI involved in the Vancouver case. The Department of Homeland Security has warned of potential attacks on ballot boxes by domestic violent extremists, highlighting threats to government officials, voters, and election-related infrastructure. The department’s 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment mentioned the possibility of violence by extremists in response to election outcomes. Authorities are also monitoring for potential hoax bomb threats, doxxing, and other disruptive tactics aimed at election officials and infrastructure. It is crucial for law enforcement to identify and hold accountable those responsible for these attacks to maintain the integrity of the election process.
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The police publish an image of the suspect’s vehicle still at large
