{"id":21248,"date":"2025-11-04T18:11:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=21248"},"modified":"2025-11-04T18:11:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:11:44","slug":"bomb-threats-close-new-jersey-polling-centers-as-voting-begins-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=21248","title":{"rendered":"Bomb Threats Close New Jersey Polling Centers As Voting Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have\u00a0prompted<\/a>\u00a0closures and relocations, several reports noted on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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Attorney General Matthew Platkin\u00a0said<\/a>\u00a0law enforcement responded to emailed bomb threats targeting polling sites in seven New Jersey counties, securing each location after thorough sweeps.<\/p>\n

He said several polling sites have already reopened to the public, while voters in affected areas have been redirected to nearby locations to cast their ballots.<\/p>\n

\u201cVoters should continue to have confidence that they can cast their ballot without fear of intimidation, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure a free, fair, and secure election. Make no mistake: We will not tolerate any attempts to interfere with our elections, and we will swiftly hold accountable anyone who seeks to interfere with the safety or security of our electoral process,\u201d he said,\u00a0New Jersey 12 reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said polling sites at School 2 and School 10 were temporarily closed after receiving threats.<\/p>\n

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In Newark, public safety officials reported receiving phishing emails containing false bomb threats and confirmed that this morning\u2019s threat on Gotthard Street was unfounded.<\/p>\n

Hackensack police said a high school employee reported a safety threat via email shortly before 6 a.m., prompting a K9 sweep. The site was cleared, and polls reopened by 7:33 a.m., New Jersey 12 reported.<\/p>\n

Threats were sent to the following polling locations, according to the outlet:<\/p>\n

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\u2013Bergen County<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013Essex County<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013Mercer County<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013Middlesex County<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2013Monmouth County<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013Ocean County<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013Passaic County<\/em><\/p>\n

Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba said that federal officials were monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will ensure all voters can exercise their right to vote today in a safe manner. We are monitoring with our state and local authorities,\u201d she wrote on the X platform.<\/p>\n