Several New Jersey polling sites received bomb threats as residents prepared to vote, according to authorities. The incidents occurred overnight, with six threats reported across cities including Newark and Patterson. Passaic City Mayor Hector Lora confirmed the reports, stating that four to six threats were made at polling locations in Passaic, Newark, Patterson, and Lodi. He emphasized that none of the threats were deemed credible but noted that safety checks were being conducted “out of an abundance of caution.”

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin stated that bomb-related threats were emailed to polling sites in multiple counties, including Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic. Some locations closed temporarily as a result. Platkin warned that any attempts to disrupt the election process would be met with swift accountability.

The threats occurred amid heightened political activity, including a tele-rally led by former President Donald Trump on Monday night. Trump focused his remarks on supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey, praising him as a “great guy” and “very successful man.” He did not name Virginia’s GOP nominee, Winsome Earle-Sears, but urged voters to back the entire Republican ticket.

Meanwhile, voting machine issues were reported in Republican-leaning counties, though officials described them as unrelated. No further details were provided about the nature of the threats or their origins.