Election Day in New Jersey took an alarming turn Tuesday morning after polling locations across seven counties received bomb threats via email. Authorities moved fast to secure the areas, temporarily closing several sites while investigators swept buildings.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin confirmed law enforcement “responded to threats that were received by email” and emphasized that while some sites have reopened, others redirected voters to nearby locations.
The threats, sent to sites in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties, were deemed fake. Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said the emails included “fake claims of bomb threats.
Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way reassured voters, stating, “There are no credible threats at this time. We are doing everything in our power to protect voters and poll workers.”
One threat targeted Ewing High School, which was cleared by officers and K-9 units. Voting resumed shortly afterward. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill addressed the scare, saying, “Obviously, this is an attempt to suppress the vote. I don’t think New Jerseyans take very kindly to that kind of tampering in our election system.”
Authorities have not revealed who is behind the threats. In 2024, similar incidents in swing states were traced to Russia, but no such links have been made here so far.
Platkin warned, “We will not tolerate any attempts to interfere with our elections.” Anyone noticing suspicious activity is urged to call 911.
