Federal agencies, including the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, are investigating 'suspicious' letters mailed to election officials and lawmakers, some containing unknown substances. The investigation follows similar incidents in 2024 election preparations and comes ahead of the midterm elections.
The Senate sergeant at arms issued a notice to congressional staff, and several offices, including those of Sen. Chris Murphy, were targeted. Federal officials are working to identify responsible parties and have intercepted some of the letters.
On 2026-10-15, Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry's office received a package containing a white powder. On the same date, Sen. Chris Murphy's office was sent a letter with a suspicious substance.
Letters may contain different postage stamps and are being treated as potentially hazardous.
The FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating suspicious mailings to various Congressional and state offices. Letters may contain different postage stamps and are being treated as potentially hazardous. The FBI is investigating a series of suspicious mailings containing an unknown substance sent to election offices in multiple states.
Law enforcement agencies are working to intercept additional letters and identify the responsible individuals. Brendan Donahue said, "We are committed to protecting our nation's election officials from threatening and dangerous mail. Any threat or attack on an election official is unacceptable." Josh Sorbe noted, "Sen. Murphy's office was promptly informed of the letter by FBI, SAA, and Capitol Police, and we continue to work closely with them and federal law enforcement."