Multiple threats were made against polling sites across New Jersey on Election Day on Tuesday, state officials said, prompting multiple polling areas to be temporarily closed.
In a social media post on Tuesday, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way said law enforcement “determined that there are no credible threats at this time,” confirming the bomb threats.
“We are doing everything in our power to protect voters and poll workers and encourage every eligible voter to exercise their right to vote,” Way added.
Way then called on voters across New Jersey to “exercise their right to vote” before 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday….
Officials Say Bomb Threats Temporarily Closed NJ Polling Sites on Election Day
