It is unclear if the two incidents are connected.
Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: PoliceBallot boxes in Oregon and Washington were set on fire early Monday, police in both states said.
In the first reported incident, a ballot box in Portland, Oregon, was set on fire with an incendiary device, police said.Portland Police Bureau Fire suppressant prevented further damage and protected "virtually all the ballots," though three were damaged, the Multnomah County Elections Division said in a press release.
"We have multiple systems and security measures in place to ensure your ballot is safe,'' Multnomah County Elections Director Tim Scott said in a statement.The Portland Fire Investigations Unit is investigating.
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