New Jersey Election: Bomb Threats Unfounded as Polling Places Secured

Tue Nov 04 2025 21:25:06 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Police and election officials in New Jersey acted quickly to address bomb threats that were later determined to be false, ensuring the safety of voters during a critical gubernatorial election.

On the final day of voting in New Jersey's closely watched gubernatorial race, officials responded to several bomb threats targeting polling places across multiple counties. After investigation, threats were found to be unfounded, allowing voting to continue safely. Law enforcement coordinated with federal and local partners to secure the locations and protect voters amidst heightened scrutiny.

Law enforcement and election officials in New Jersey acted swiftly Tuesday to secure polling places following a series of bomb threats later determined to be unfounded.

Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who also serves as the state’s top election official, stated that threats had been emailed to seven counties, including Passaic, a critical swing county under Department of Justice (DOJ) monitoring.

“Law enforcement has determined that there are no credible threats at this time,” Way added. “We are doing everything in our power to protect voters and poll workers and coordinate closely with state, local and federal partners to ensure a smooth and safe election.”

The threats coincided with the final voting day for the closely monitored governor's race in New Jersey, amid heightened security concerns following similar threats during last year's presidential election.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin confirmed that polling locations in counties such as Bergen, Essex, and Mercer received threats, prompting law enforcement responses to secure these sites. “Law enforcement officers have responded at each affected polling place, and they have worked swiftly to secure these polling locations and ensure the safety of every voter,” Platkin reassured.

The FBI's Newark office is also providing assistance to state and local agencies regarding the matter. Meanwhile, Passaic County redirected voters from affected polling places, ensuring they could still cast their ballots without significant delays.

The DOJ's presence in Passaic County reflects ongoing stringent monitoring of elections in states facing Democratic leadership, with the goal of ensuring transparency and compliance with voting laws. This proactive response supports the integrity of the electoral process at a time when threats are increasingly used to disrupt democratic practices.