Suspicious powder-containing packages were sent to election officials in six states—Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wyoming, and Oklahoma—prompting investigations by the FBI and U.S. Postal Service. Fortunately, none of the packages were found to contain hazardous materials, with initial tests indicating the substances were mostly harmless, including flour in the case of Oklahoma. This incident marks the second time within a year that election officials have faced such threats, coinciding with the start of early voting ahead of critical elections. Evacuations occurred in several locations, including the Lucas State Office Building in Iowa, where hazmat teams confirmed the substance was non-toxic. Officials emphasized the importance of their established protocols for handling such situations. The ongoing investigations aim to determine the source of these unsettling packages as the electoral season intensifies.