The Montana Election Administrator reported concerns over an individual at a local ballot box. (Fox News Digital)
"Poll observers are instructed not to touch ballot boxes. This individual was attempting to ensure a new ballot box was secured to the wall, neither the ballot box nor ballots were affected," David Bergstein, DSCC spokesperson, told Fox News Digital. "Their actions were not in accordance with our procedures and out of an abundance of caution they will no longer be doing this work moving forward."
The Secretary of State’s office told Fox News Digital it has reported the incident to the Glacier County Sheriff. Gendler could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Video obtained by Fox News Digital, shows the individual identified as Gendler approaching the ballot box in Glacier County, Montana. Gendler then puts both hands on the ballot box, steps away for a couple of seconds before making contact with the box a second time.
BOZEMAN, MONTANA - AUGUST 9: Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 9, 2024 in Bozeman, Montana. (Michael Ciaglo)
The incident occurred in the state that is seeing one of the most crucial Senate races of the 2024 cycle, pitting Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., against Republican former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy.
The Glacier County ballot box is located in Montana's First Congressional District, where Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke is seeking re-election against Democratic opponent Monica Tranel.
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The Montana Democratic Party told Fox News Digital they had "no comment" on the pending matter.
Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.
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