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Suspicious Packages with White Powder Reported at Election Offices in Multiple States

Officials in three states report suspicious packages containing white powder sent to election offices ahead of the midterm elections.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 15 Oct 2026 · updated 2h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 15 Oct 2026. The Hill published first, on 15 October at 14:30 UTC; The Guardian US followed 2h 36m later. The most recent article, from The Guardian US, appeared on 15 October at 17:06 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Hill (major outlet), The Guardian US (major outlet).

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  1. FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials The Guardian US ·
  2. Multiple states report suspicious packages with white powder at election offices The Hill ·

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  • Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose
  • U.S. Postal Service
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