Global Politics Report Editorial

Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices

A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

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Source: BBC News

Politics desk: Election

Published: Oct. 15, 2026 at 05:42 PM ET

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Original source: BBC News