Authorities Investigate Suspicious Mail Sent to DE Dept. of Elections

Federal Authorities Investigate Suspicious Letters, White Powder Sent to Election Officials

The United States Postal Service emblem is seen on the side of a mailbox in Monterey Park, Calif., on Feb. 4, 2025. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

Authorities Investigate Suspicious Mail Sent to DE Dept. of Elections

DOVER, Del. – Authorities are investigating after suspicions mail was sent to the State Election Commissioner’s Office of the Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) in Dover.  On Thursday, Oct. 15, around 2:00 p.m., authorities say an employee in the State Election Commissioner’s Office received and opened an envelope, which was discovered to contain a white powdery substance. Details about the...

Suspicious mail containing white powdery substance sent to Delaware election office

A suspicious envelope with a white powdery substance prompted evacuations and shutdowns at Delaware election offices as officials investigate.

FBI, USPS investigate suspicion mailings to election officials and lawmakers

The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service’s law enforcement arm are investigating suspicious mailings, some containing unknown substances, sent to state election officials and lawmakers’ offices just weeks before the November 3 midterm elections.