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Veteran raises ballot‑security concerns, cites ORS 254.470 ahead of Nov. 4 election
Summary
John S. Anderson, a McMinnville resident and U.S. Navy veteran, told commissioners he observed potential ballot‑security problems with ballot return envelopes and urged county investigation and enforcement under Oregon statutes. He said he collected images and attempted to file reports but felt rebuffed and plans legal action.
John S. Anderson, a McMinnville resident and U.S. Navy veteran, used public comment time on Oct. 30 to raise concerns about ballot‑return envelope secrecy and chain‑of‑custody under Oregon law ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Anderson said he had posted video evidence and sent emails to county and state officials showing what he described as envelopes that fail confidentiality standards. He cited Oregon…
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