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Election fraud fears as more mail-in ballots stolen in California
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Mail-in ballots were stolen from a USPS office in Daly City, San Mateo County, prompting an active investigation by local authorities and the Postal Service, though the number of stolen ballots remains unknown.
- Voters are advised to track their mail-in ballots via the California Secretary of State’s website and can request replacements if needed, with safeguards in place to prevent duplicate counting.
- This theft follows a similar incident in Sacramento County where a postal truck was robbed in broad daylight, potentially involving stolen ballots, with a $100,000 reward offered for information.
- The incidents have heightened concerns about mail-in ballot security amid ongoing early voting for the November election and political debates over mail-in voting integrity.
- Local officials emphasize the need for thorough investigations, enhanced mail protections, and clear communication to maintain public confidence in the voting process ahead of the midterms.
