Hundreds Of Washington State Ballots Destroyed In Drop Box Fire
SUMMARY
In Vancouver, Washington, a ballot box fire early Monday destroyed hundreds of election ballots, confirmed Clark County Elections Auditor Greg Kimsey. The incident occurred at the Fisher's Landing Transit Center, where an incendiary device was reportedly attached to the box. Ballots had not been retrieved since Saturday morning, and Kimsey indicated that "hundreds" were lost. Voters who submitted their ballots after 11 a.m. on Saturday are advised to contact Clark County Elections for replacements. This marks the second ballot box fire in the area this election season, with a similar incident reported in nearby Portland. Kimsey noted that adjustments to ballot retrieval schedules would be implemented following the fire. The incident coincides with a competitive congressional race in Washington's 3rd District, where Republican candidate Joe Kent is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The Vancouver Police Department plans to release more information soon.
