# Utah postal worker indictment for ballot destruction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/utah-postal-worker-indictment-for-ballot-destruction
> Updated: 2026-10-15T21:05:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

A former United States Postal Service letter carrier, identified in reports as Damon Matai Seei or Damon Mattai Shea, has been federally indicted for allegedly dumping more than 300 mail-in ballots in a church parking lot dumpster in Eagle Mountain, Utah. The incident occurred on June 3, during the lead-up to the state’s June 23 primary election.

Prosecutors allege the worker separated the ballots from other mail and discarded them to lighten his workload while covering a colleague's route. While the individual claimed he believed the discarded items were merely advertising materials and stated he had no political motive, officials characterized the incident as a threat to the integrity of the electoral system. The individual has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Utah postal worker charged with destroying mail including 300 ballots

A Utah postal worker faces federal charges after discarding mail, including 300 election ballots, in a church dumpster due to laziness and workload pressure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utah-postal-worker-charged-with-destroying-mail-including-300-ballots

### 2026-09-22: Utah postal worker indicted for allegedly dumping 300 mail-in ballots

A former Utah USPS worker, Damon Matai Seei, has been federally indicted for allegedly dumping over 300 mail-in ballots in a church parking lot dumpster during the June primary election.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utah-postal-worker-charged-with-dumping-300-mail-in-ballots

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