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Wisconsin Election Managers, Elected Officials Among Those Getting Suspicious Mail
- Federal authorities launched investigations into suspicious envelopes containing unidentified substances mailed to the Wisconsin Elections Commission and several congressional offices, with the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service leading the inquiry.
- These incidents mirror suspicious letters delivered to congressional and state offices nationwide, raising security concerns as early in-person voting begins across Wisconsin for the November 3 general election.
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Senator Ron Johnson, and Senator Tammy Baldwin reported receiving these envelopes; staff members isolated the mail and followed safety protocols, ensuring everyone remained safe.
- Field testing confirmed the substances were not hazardous, WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe stated, emphasizing that election workers are trained to handle such security threats without disrupting voting operations.
- Beyond election officials, the Marquette Law School also reported receiving a similar envelope just days before the school's final election season poll, extending the scope of the investigation.
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