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Burned Mail-In Ballots, Vandalized Vote Center Trigger LA County Election Interference Probe

01 June 2026 11:15

Los Angeles County election officials are investigating two separate incidents of vandalism ahead of Election Day, including burned mail-in ballots found in a drop box and a vandalized vote center. - Burned ballots discovered at a drop box in the Arts District.

- Officials say a small number of ballots were damaged by fire. - Voters affected will be contacted about replacement ballots.

- A separate vandalism incident at a polling place did not disrupt voting. County officials emphasize that tampering with ballots or election facilities carries criminal penalties.

Voters are urged to report suspicious activity.

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