Subramanyam’s Office Evacuated After Suspicious Mail

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam’s Leesburg, Virginia, office was evacuated Oct. 19 after it received an envelope containing a suspicious substance, but local hazardous-material technicians found no hazardous material and cleared the building, according to officials and Subramanyam. Subramanyam confirmed the envelope and evacuation in a public statement. Loudoun County Fire Rescue said its technicians tested the material and determined it was not hazardous. No injuries were reported. Emergency personnel, including local police and firefighters, responded to the office. The incident came amid reports of suspicious mail sent to congressional and election offices around the country. As of Oct. 19, one account reported that more than three dozen congressional members’ offices had been targeted, while another cited at least 25 state election offices and at least 10 Democratic congressional offices. Those counts cover different groups, and federal authorities had not confirmed a total. Other lawmakers also reported suspicious letters. Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s office in Santa Cruz, California, received an envelope containing white powder on Oct. 16, prompting staff to leave and a 911 call,...