Election Day Threats Investigated

On election day, several polling stations received bomb threats, but officials confirmed that voting continued without significant disruption.

The FBI and New York City Police Department are looking into an “elaborate swatting attempt” that affected some of the city’s polling locations.

Officials indicated that these threats were “malicious acts of intimidation aimed at disrupting the democratic process.”

Law enforcement received email threats targeting voting sites in areas like Washington Heights, the West Village, and Midtown.

In New Jersey, state police were also dealing with bomb threats reported in at least seven counties.

Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way reassured voters that there was “no credible threat” and encouraged them to stand firm against intimidation.

“We are doing everything possible to safeguard voters and poll workers, and we’re coordinating with various partners to ensure a smooth, safe election,” she stated. “We urge all voters to make use of their right to vote by 8 p.m. today.”

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin mentioned that counties including Bergen, Essex, and others had received bomb threats through email.

“Law enforcement responded to each affected polling site swiftly to secure the areas and ensure voter safety,” Platkin said. “Some polling places have reopened, while others will direct voters to nearby locations.”

Officials reiterated that the threats were intended to disrupt democracy but assured the public that the polling places remained safe.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi remarked that the Justice Department is taking these threats seriously.

“We’re committed to upholding free, fair, and secure elections,” she expressed on social media.

Some schools in New Jersey were closed due to heightened concerns regarding threats at high school polling sites.