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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 Massachusetts

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

  • Active Threats of violence against election workers

    • Indicators Law enforcement intercepts a suspicious letter bound for a state election office. Massachusetts Elections Division, Boston. Staff spotted it on an FBI and USPIS tip before it reached the office; USPIS took it ·

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