Maine investigates claim that 250 unmarked ballots found in Amazon box

Maine authorities are investigating after hundreds of unmarked absentee ballots were reportedly found in a resident's Amazon package delivery last week.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows speaks at a news conference on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at the Maine State House in Augusta. (AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)

Maine's Nov. 4 election features a Republican-backed ballot initiative that would impose photo ID requirements for voting and reduce the reliance on drop boxes.

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"What this means is that Mainers need to turn out in force, and every single person that supports voter ID and securing our elections needs to get out and vote between now and Nov. 4 to ensure that we secure our elections," said Republican state Rep. Laurel Libby said in a statement, according to The Associated Press.

Maine Republicans called on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the mishandling of ballots last week. (Craig Hudson/Reuters)

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The company said it is cooperating with the state investigation.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

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