What we know about the ballot box fires in Oregon, Washington

New details are emerging about the ballot boxes set on fire in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, that may have destroyed dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

What to know after ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon

Two ballot boxes went up in flames early Monday morning in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, in incidents that authorities believe are connected.

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington

The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...

Politics - CBS News - October 28

Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed

Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.

Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: Police

Portland police responded to reports of a fire at a ballot box around 3:30 a.m. PT on Monday.

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

FBI investigating fires at ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state

The FBI is investigating fires set at two ballot drop boxes that destroyed hundreds of ballots one week before Election Day. One happened in Portland, Oregon, and the other was in Vancouver, ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

FBI offering $25K reward for information in ballot box fires in Oregon, Washington

The FBI is offering up to a $25,000 reward in connection with a series of arson incidents involving ballot boxes in Washington state and Oregon last month.

Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington

Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon, suspect could face grave charges

The FBI is investigating the ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon that may have spoiled dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News contributor David Becker has more on the crimes and potential ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

What we know about The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a 2024 candidate

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What to know about abortion on the ballot this Election Day

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What happens to the votes destroyed in ballot drop box fires

The FBI is investigating fires at two ballot drop boxes Monday in Washington and Oregon that destroyed hundreds of ballots. CBS News election law expert and political correspondent David Becker has ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

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Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.

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Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...

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Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

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Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns

Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

Most ballot box fire voters identified

Authorities identified most of the voters whose ballots were destroyed in dropbox fires in Washington and Oregon. Homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports.

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

FBI offering $25K for ballot box fires information

The FBI is offering up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information for identifying the suspect involved in setting fire to ballot boxes in Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Ore., according to an ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

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