Fentanyl-Laced Letters Sent to Election Offices and Synagogue Amidst Voting Issues; Federal Authorities Investigating

Authorities, including federal officials, are investigating incidents where letters containing white powder, suspected to be laced with fentanyl, were sent to election offices in Washington State and Georgia, as well as a Seattle synagogue. This comes amidst reports of election problems in Washington, with King County's system allegedly causing issues that may delay the release of new tallies. The King County, Pierce County, and Fulton County election offices were evacuated due to the discovery of the substance, prompting a hazmat situation. Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer confirmed the receipt of one such letter. The Georgia Secretary of State confirmed a threatening letter with fentanyl was sent to Fulton County election officials.