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.