Several polling places temporarily closed Tuesday morning in northern New Jersey after precincts received email bomb threats that were later deemed not credible, prompting election officials to direct some voters to other polling places.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in a statement on
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda told New York’s ABC station WABC that the emails included “false claims of bomb threats.”
Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, New Jersey’s top elections official, said in a statement that authorities determined there are no credible threats at this time.
“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 safe and smooth election,” Way said.
Voters arrive early at a polling place on Election Day in Montclair, New Jersey, on November 4, 2025.
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The emails were sent to polling locations in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties in New Jersey, authorities said.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill said the threats would not deter voters.
“I know New Jerseyans, so I know everyone is taking this very seriously and will go out and vote,” Sherrill said. “Obviously, this is an attempt to suppress the vote here. I don’t think New Jerseyans “We take very kindly to that kind of manipulation in our electoral system.”
During the 2024 elections, bomb threats called for polling stations in key swing states caused widespread delays in the vote. The FBI later said the threats likely came from Russia.
New Jersey officials have not indicated the source of Tuesday’s threatening emails.
