A woman in Maine recently received an unexpected delivery with her Amazon package: 250 absentee ballots meant for the upcoming election. The ballots, sent in five packets, were supposed to go to the city of Ellsworth as part of their regular shipment. When officials in Ellsworth noticed some ballots were missing from their expected delivery, they followed established protocols and notified the elections division immediately.

The case has prompted a thorough investigation by Maine authorities. Law enforcement, including the Secretary of State’s enforcement division, the office of the Attorney General, state police, the FBI, and the U.S. Postal Service are all collaborating to determine how the ballots ended up with the wrong recipient.

Officials stress that the ballots were unmarked and had not been filled out, minimizing the risk to election security. The incident highlights the tight procedures in place to safeguard absentee ballots and ensure any anomalies are swiftly reported and dealt with. State authorities remain vigilant, emphasizing their commitment to protecting the integrity of the voting process as the investigation continues.