Several New Jersey polling sites received bomb threats as residents prepared to vote, according to local authorities. The incidents involved six reported threats across the state, with most occurring in cities near New York City, including Newark and Patterson. Passaic City Mayor Hector Lora confirmed that four to six threats were made at polling locations in Passaic, Newark, Patterson, and Lodi. He stated that none of the threats were credible but emphasized that safety checks were being conducted as a precaution.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin noted that threats were emailed to polling sites in multiple counties, including Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic. Some locations closed temporarily due to the warnings. Platkin asserted that any attempts to disrupt elections would be met with swift accountability.

The threats occurred amid heightened political activity, as President Donald Trump held a tele-rally on Monday night to support Republican candidates in New Jersey and Virginia. He endorsed Jack Ciattarelli, his preferred candidate for New Jersey governor, but did not name the GOP nominee for Virginia’s gubernatorial race, Winsome Earle-Sears. Trump focused instead on urging voters to back the entire Republican ticket.

Separately, voting machines experienced disruptions in Republican-leaning counties, though no direct connection was confirmed to the bomb threats. The situation remains under investigation as Election Day approaches.