Senator Susan Collins' Maine office vandalized ahead of Election Day
The Biddeford, Maine office of Senator Susan Collins was vandalized on the night before Election Day, according to her chief of staff. The incident involved red paint being dumped in front of the building and the phrase "BLOOD on her HANDS" written on the sidewalk. This event marks the second time the office has been targeted in recent months, following a September incident where the office door was spray-painted. Biddeford police are currently investigating the matter.
Key points
- Senator Susan Collins' Biddeford office was vandalized with red paint and graffiti on the night before Election Day.
- The graffiti included the phrase "BLOOD on her HANDS" written on the sidewalk.
- This is the second reported act of vandalism at the Biddeford office within a month.
- Biddeford police are investigating the incident.
- Senator Collins' chief of staff, Katie Brown, described the act as an attempt to intimidate the Senator and her staff.
What happened
The Biddeford, Maine office of Senator Susan Collins was vandalized on the night before Election Day. According to Collins' chief of staff, Katie Brown, individuals dumped a bucket of red paint in front of the office and wrote "BLOOD on her HANDS" in red on the sidewalk.
This incident follows a previous act of vandalism in September, when the office door was spray-painted with an epithet. In July, protesters also entered the office's front door to chant against the Senator following an officer-involved shooting in the area.
Who said what
Katie Brown, chief of staff for Senator Collins, stated that the incident is part of a series of attempts to intimidate the Senator and her staff. Brown noted that the staff remains undeterred and continues to work.
Troy Jackson, the Democratic challenger for the Senate seat, previously condemned the September vandalism, stating that Senator Collins and her staff should be able to perform their duties without their office being defaced.
Context
The Biddeford office is located near the site of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in July, which resulted in the death of 26-year-old Johan Sebastián Guerrero. The office has been a focal point for protests since that event.
What happens next
Biddeford police are currently investigating the vandalism incident. No further updates on the investigation or potential suspects have been provided by the campaign.
Why it matters
The vandalism of Senator Susan Collins' office on the eve of Election Day marks the second such incident in a month, prompting a police investigation.
What we know
- Senator Susan Collins' office in Biddeford, Maine, was vandalized on the night before Election Day.
- The vandalism included red paint and the phrase "BLOOD on her HANDS" written on the sidewalk.
- Biddeford police are investigating the incident.
- The office was previously vandalized in September.
What remains unclear
- The identity of the individuals responsible for the vandalism remains unknown.
- The specific motivation behind the vandalism beyond the graffiti message has not been confirmed by authorities.
