US Presidential Election: Ballot Boxes Set on Fire as Early Voting Begins in America, Video Trends
- The presidential election in the United States of America (USA) recorded an unusual incident on Monday, October 28
- Fire incidents were reported in Portland, Oregon, destroying two ballot drop boxes as early voting begins
- The contest is between Vice-President Kamala Harris of the Democrat and former President Donald Trump of the Republican
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United States—Two ballot drop boxes have been set ablaze in Portland, Oregon, as early voting begins in the presidential election in the United States of America (USA).
It was gathered that hundreds of ballots were destroyed at one location, and another fire was reported earlier this month.
Source: Twitter
According to CNN, a third fire incident was reported in Vancouver, Washington, on October 8. Evidence from the incendiary devices found at the ballot boxes on Monday, October 28, 2024, shows the fires are connected.
Election officials said while many of the ballots in Portland were unaffected, hundreds of ballots were destroyed in a Vancouver ballot box.
Portland police also identified a “suspect vehicle, “a black or dark-coloured 2001-2004 Volvo S-60 that is missing a front plate and has an unknown rear plate.
In a press release, the police said the car was seen leaving the scene of the fire in Portland, and it is believed to be tied to the two incidents in Vancouver as well.
Speaking during a news conference on Monday, Portland Police Bureau Assistant Chief Amanda McMillan said:
“We don’t know the motives behind these acts, sounds like a series of three at this point, but we do know that acts like this are targeted and intentional.
“We are concerned about that intentional act trying to affect the election process. We’re dedicated to stopping that kind of behavior and we are working toward that today.”
The spokesperson for the Portland Police Bureau, Mike Benner, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has commenced a “separate but parallel investigation” into the matter.
The video was shared on the CNN TikTok channel.
Trump vs Harris: Poll shows how candidates are fairing
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that less than two weeks out to the US election 2024, a final national Siena College poll showed former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a dead heat.
According to the Siena/New York Times survey published on Friday, October 25, the presidential rival candidates are now deadlocked—48 % to 48 %—for the popular vote.
All eyes seem glued on the US presidential race as Trump attempts to eke out a victory over Harris.
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