Los Angeles officials are warning against election interference after two incidents: vandalism at a Long Beach vote center and fire-damaged ballots in a Los Angeles drop box. The incidents occurred ahead of the June 2 primary election.
- Vandalism discovered at Cesar E. Chavez Park vote center in Long Beach on May 31; operations not disrupted.
- A limited number of vote-by-mail ballots sustained fire-related damage in a Los Angeles drop box. - LAPD has been notified; affected voters will be contacted.
- California law strengthens protections against election interference, including penalties for tampering with ballots. Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan emphasized the commitment to protecting voters and ensuring a secure voting process.
Election Day is June 2.