Several threats were made against polling places across New Jersey this morning, according to state officials, prompting law enforcement reaction and some polls to close temporarily.
In a statement, Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way said law enforcement has “investigated and determined that there are no credible threats at this time.”
According to the NJ Attorney General’s Office, threatening emails were received at polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties.
“Law enforcement officers have responded at each affected polling place, and they have worked swiftly to secure these polling locations and ensure the safety of every voter,” said NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
“Some of these polling locations have already reopened to the public. At others, voters will be directed to a nearby polling location to cast their ballot,” the statement continued.
Following the threats, Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba said in a post on X that her team is monitoring the situation, adding, “we will ensure all voters can exercise their right to vote today in a safe manner.”
State officials urged residents to call 911 if they notice any suspicious activity.
On Election Day 2024, non-credible bomb threats disrupted voting in several states, including Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, Arizona and Pennsylvania. Some of those threats appeared “to originate from Russian email domains,” the FBI said at the time.
This post has been updated with additional information.