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Election offices in California, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon and Washington received powder-filled letters around the November election. But states and workers are increasing efforts to protect democratic elections amid continued risk.
Chad Christopher Stark was accused of making a Craigslist post offering $10,000 for someone to kill Georgia officials.
The letters were sent to election workers in Georgia, Washington and Oregon, and the substances are being tested in labs. There have been no reported injuries.
A wave of departures by election officials in key states risks adding new stress to the nation's election system ahead of next year's presidential contest, voting rights groups and several state election chiefs warn.
County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth brings 15 years of experience managing elections to the task, but Republican election judges say they’re wary.