NASS and NASED Issue Statement on Suspicious Letters

By Emily Carrington Portland, OR · WASHINGTON, D.C. —

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An Oklahoma election office evacuated October 13 after receiving an envelope with suspicious white powder. Similar packages reached Louisiana and were intercepted en route to Ohio.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) issued a joint statement on October 14, 2026, regarding suspicious letters sent to state election offices. Suspicious white powder was sent to election offices in three states.

Louisiana reported receiving an envelope containing suspicious white powder. U.S. Postal Service investigators intercepted a package containing suspicious white powder destined for Ohio.

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The Oklahoma State Election Board received an envelope containing suspicious white powder on October 13, 2026, and the office was evacuated, with no injuries reported. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) renewed the charters for the Board of Advisors, the Standards Board, the Technical Guidelines Development Committee, and Local Leadership Council for a two-year period through April 11, 2027. Primary sources: oklahoma.gov, federalregister.gov

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The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) issued a joint statement on October 14, 2026, in response to reports of suspicious letters sent to state election offices.
NASS and NASED, Joint Statement
"NASS and NASED are deeply concerned by these incidents."
NASS and NASED, Joint Statement
"As we have each stated in the past, threats against election officials and workers have no place in our democracy."
NASS and NASED, Joint Statement
"Those who administer our elections should never fear for their safety while carrying out their essential duties."
NASS and NASED, Joint Statement
"Election officials take these matters seriously and work closely with law enforcement and security partners to protect their personnel and facilities."
NASS and NASED, Joint Statement
"We have security measures and contingency plans in place to respond to potential threats and emergencies while maintaining essential election operations."
NASS and NASED, Joint Statement
"Safe and secure elections are a shared responsibility."
NASS and NASED, Joint Statement
"All Americans play a role in supporting the dedicated public servants who administer our elections and ensuring voters can participate safely and confidently."
Suspicious white powder was sent to election offices in three states.
Oklahoma reported receiving an envelope containing suspicious white powder.
Louisiana reported receiving an envelope containing suspicious white powder.
U.S. Postal Service investigators intercepted a package containing suspicious white powder destined for Ohio.

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The National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) facilitates the distribution of election administration best practices across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to standardize security protocols and contingency planning.
The Oklahoma State Election Board received an envelope containing suspicious white powder on October 13, 2026, and the office was evacuated, with no injuries reported.
Source: oklahoma.gov
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) renewed the charters for the Board of Advisors, the Standards Board, the Technical Guidelines Development Committee, and Local Leadership Council for a two-year period through April 11, 2027.
Source: federalregister.gov

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