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FBI Links Russian Emails to New Jersey Polling Threats

11/6/2025

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The FBI said on November 5, 2025 that bomb threats against New Jersey polling sites likely originated from Russian email domains.
The threats were not credible and caused closures at polling places on Election Day.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the governor's race.
A juvenile from North Brunswick was arrested for texting a bomb threat to a polling location.
The investigation into the threats is ongoing.

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Story summary

The FBI said on November 5, 2025 that bomb threats against New Jersey polling sites likely originated from Russian email domains.
The threats were not credible and caused closures at polling places on Election Day.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the governor's race.
A juvenile from North Brunswick was arrested for texting a bomb threat to a polling location.
The investigation into the threats is ongoing.