# White Powder Sent to WA Election Officials

> Unknown white powder sent to Washington election officials sparks FBI investigation.
- Title: White Powder Sent to WA Election Officials · Seattletimes
- Summary: Unknown white powder sent to Washington election officials sparks FBI investigation. Law enforcement intercepted white powder addressed to Washington…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/unknown-white-powder-sent-to-wa-election-officials
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## White Powder Sent to WA Officials
Law enforcement intercepted a letter containing white powder addressed to Washington secretary of state’s elections division Thursday afternoon.
## FBI and Postal Inspectors Investigating
The FBI and United States Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide, including election offices.
## Election Security Concerns
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs warned that attacks on election officials threaten democracy, noting past incidents with white powder and fentanyl traces.
## Key takeaway

Law enforcement intercepted white powder addressed to Washington election officials, prompting FBI and Postal Inspection Service to investigate suspicious mailings.