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Voters In Florida And Alaska Receive Emails Warning 'Vote For Trump Or Else!'

Cybersecurity experts say the origin of the messages remains unknown and may be the product of a foreign disinformation effort.

Voters in Alaska and Florida reported receiving emails on Tuesday that threatened "vote for Trump or else!" — messages that have prompted investigations in both states.

"You are currently registered as a Democrat and we know this because we have gained access into the entire voting infrastructure," read one of the emails obtained by . "You will vote for Trump on Election

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