I'll be interested to see what an investigation reveals. Is this incident either an indictment of mail in voting generally or evidence Dem's are responsible for what happened? No. Is your thread yet another attempt to justify trump's plot to steal the election in 2020 based on false, unproven accusations of massive voter fraud? Yes.
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A woman in Newburgh, Maine, received an Amazon package containing 250 blank election ballots in early October 2025. The incident, which is under investigation by the state, has raised concerns about election security just before a statewide referendum on tightening absentee voting laws.
Details of the incident
- What happened: The woman ordered household goods on Amazon but found hundreds of blank, unused ballots inside the box, in addition to her actual order.
- Package tampering: The woman reported that the box appeared to have been opened and re-taped.
- Investigation: Amazon stated that their initial findings suggest the tampering occurred outside of their network and is cooperating with law enforcement.
- Response: The woman turned the ballots over to the Newburgh town clerk via law enforcement.
Official statements and political context
- State Investigation: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed an investigation, stating, "Safe and secure elections are my top priority," and that law enforcement is working to hold those responsible accountable.
- Calls for federal investigation: Maine Republican leaders have called for a federal investigation by the U.S. Attorney General and the FBI.
- Connection to referendum: The incident occurred just before absentee voting began for a statewide referendum that seeks to tighten absentee voting restrictions and require photo identification at the polls.