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Email Bomb Threats Disrupt New Jersey Polling Sites

11/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

On November 4, 2025, bomb threats via email disrupted polling across New Jersey, including Bergen and Essex counties.
Law enforcement deemed the threats hoaxes and noted that the incident echoes similar threats seen during the 2024 election.
Some polling locations closed temporarily.
Mayor Hector Lora noted the threats originated from the same email account and that some polling sites redirected voters.
Authorities are investigating the source of the threats.

History

Historical Context

The 2024 U.S. presidential election faced unprecedented threats, with over 100 reported incidents of intimidation at polling places. The FBI's Election Threats Task Force charged 20 individuals by March 2024, reflecting a rise in political violence since the 2020 election. This turmoil, exacerbated by foreign interference and domestic extremism, raises significant concerns about electoral integrity and democracy's future.

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Story summary

On November 4, 2025, bomb threats via email disrupted polling across New Jersey, including Bergen and Essex counties.
Law enforcement deemed the threats hoaxes and noted that the incident echoes similar threats seen during the 2024 election.
Some polling locations closed temporarily.
Mayor Hector Lora noted the threats originated from the same email account and that some polling sites redirected voters.
Authorities are investigating the source of the threats.

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