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Ballots found in dumpster at Golden Gardens
FOX 13 Seattle • • nation
Key Points:
- Two bins of undelivered mail-in ballots were found in a dumpster at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, prompting King County Elections to recover and reissue ballots to affected voters.
- The incident has been reported to the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, both of which are investigating the matter.
- Officials noted that mail theft, including ballots, commonly occurs during major election cycles, but ballots are usually discarded rather than specifically targeted by thieves.
- Voters who have not received their ballots are advised to contact King County Elections or request a replacement online.
- Authorities have not disclosed the exact dumpster location where the bins were found.
