Incident Overview
Police identified a suspect vehicle linked to fires at ballot drop boxes in , and , damaging ballots ahead of the election. The incidents are believed to be connected to an earlier Oct. 8 fire in Vancouver.
Authorities recovered enough material from the incendiary devices to confirm the connection between the three incidents. The devices were marked with pro-Palestinian messages, raising questions about the motive.
Response and Investigations
The , alongside local law enforcement, is investigating the arson attacks. Enhanced security measures, including 24-hour monitoring of ballot drop-off locations, have been implemented to safeguard the voting process.
Election officials in both counties are reaching out to affected voters and have urged the public to check their ballot status. Replacement ballots are being issued to those whose votes were compromised.