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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Ahead of the upcoming US presidential election, ballot drop boxes have been set ablaze in separate incidents in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in the incidents.<\/p>\n

The incidents, which involved incendiary devices, are being investigated by local authorities, who suspect the attacks may have been coordinated.<\/p>\n

Police reported similar vehicles spotted at both scenes, indicating a possible link to an earlier attack on a ballot box in Vancouver on October 8.<\/p>\n

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs condemned the attacks as \u201cacts of terror\u201d meant to undermine the democratic process.<\/p>\n

\u201cI strongly denounce any acts of terror that aim to disrupt lawful and fair elections in Washington state,\u201d Hobbs said in a statement.<\/p>\n

He urged voters to verify the status of their ballots online. Voters whose ballots are marked \u201cnot received\u201d can print a replacement or visit their local elections office to ensure their votes are counted.<\/p>\n

With more than 42 million ballots already cast nationwide, tensions remain high as former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris prepare for a closely contested election.<\/p>\n

Washington and Oregon, both states that send ballots by mail to registered voters, allow returns by mail or via secure drop boxes.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Ahead of the upcoming US presidential election, ballot drop boxes have been set ablaze in separate incidents in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in the incidents. The incidents, which involved incendiary devices, are being investigated by local authorities, who suspect the attacks may have been coordinated. 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