'Suspicious package' intended for Nashville elections office intercepted before arrival, officials say

Tennessee Secretary of State Addresses Election Misinformation, Suspicious Package During Opening Days of Early Voting

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett addressed false claims circulating on social media about ballot disqualification and confirmed that a suspicious package addressed to the state’s Division of Elections Office was intercepted as early voting began Wednesday ahead of the November 3 general election.

Suspicious package destined for Tennessee elections office intercepted by authorities

The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating several suspicious mailings sent to election offices around the country.

Tennessee election office intercepts suspicious package

In a statement, the office said state and national media outlets contacted officials about reports of suspicious packages sent to election offices.

‘Suspicious package’ addressed to Tennessee state election office intercepted

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced Thursday that a “suspicious package” addressed to the State Division of Elections Office was intercepted.

'Suspicious package' intended for Nashville elections office intercepted before arrival, officials say

Tennessee is the latest state to report suspicious mail ahead of the November midterm elections.

Tennessee election officials among states targeted by suspicious packages

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said his office was sent a suspicious package, joining election officials in multiple states that have been targeted in the lead-up to the midterm elections. In an interview at Pellissippi State Community College in Friendsville on Thursday, Hargett said a suspicious package intended for his [...]