A Kansas postal worker has been indicted on federal charges after allegedly stealing more than 4,400 pieces of mail, including hundreds of political mailers supporting Republican candidates and Republican-affiliated political action committees.

A federal grand jury in Wichita returned the indictment Tuesday against Kelly R. Cram, 59, of Baxter Springs, Kansas. She faces one count of unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas.

Prosecutors allege that Cram began taking mail in October 2026 that was intended for delivery to customers in and around Pittsburg, Kansas. In total, investigators say she stole 4,404 pieces of mail and placed them in her garage.

Among the recovered items were nearly 400 political mailers exclusively related to Republican candidates or Republican-affiliated political action committees. Federal agents reported finding no political mailers connected to candidates from any other party at her residence.

The discovery raises concerns about the handling of political communications during a closely contested midterm election, particularly because the allegedly stolen materials were intended for delivery to voters in the area. The indictment, however, does not establish that Cram's alleged actions changed any election results or affected the outcome of a particular race.

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is investigating the case. Cram has been indicted, and the allegations against her have not yet been proven in court.