Several New Jersey polling sites received bomb threats as residents prepared to cast their votes, according to reports from local authorities. Passaic City Mayor Hector Lora confirmed that between four to six threats were issued at polling locations in Passaic, Newark, Patterson, and Lodi, all situated near New York City. Lora stated that none of the threats were deemed credible but emphasized that safety checks were conducted as a precaution.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin reported that emailed threats targeted polling sites across Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties, leading to closures at some locations. “We will not tolerate any attempts to interfere with our elections,” Platkin stated, vowing to hold accountable those who disrupt the electoral process.
The nature of the threats remained unclear, though bomb-related warnings have become a recurring issue on Election Day in recent years. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump held a tele-rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, urging supporters to vote for him but avoiding mention of Virginia’s GOP nominee, Winsome Earle-Sears. Trump also encouraged voters to back the entire Republican ticket in Virginia’s races.
In addition to the threats, voting machines experienced malfunctions in Republican-leaning counties, though authorities attributed the issues to technical problems rather than sabotage. No further details were provided about the incidents.
