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Threat Map

The major threats to counting and certifying the vote that we are watching. For each one we list what would tell us it is developing and what would tell us it is happening, with the sources behind each. Tracked through January 6, 2027.

15 threats watched: 6 active, 7 developing, 2 watching. 71 incidents observed in 34 states.

Where threats are being observed

Shading shows how many different threats have been observed in a state. Pick one threat to see where it is happening, and whether it is active or developing.

Observed in Kentucky

Each line below was observed in this state, with the sources on its threat page.

  • Active Threats of violence against election workers

    • Indicators A suspicious envelope reaches a state election office and is turned over to the FBI unopened. Kentucky State Board of Elections. Staff did not open it; the powder was judged not harmful and the building was not evacuated ·

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