Statement by Secretary of State Way on Election Day Bomb Threats to Several Polling Locations in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ - Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who serves as New Jersey's chief election official in her capacity as Secretary of State, today issued the following statement in regards to bomb threats made to several polling locations in New Jersey. Law enforcement has investigated and determined that there are no credible threats at this time.

"We are aware of threats made to several polling locations in New Jersey. Law enforcement has determined that 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 smooth and safe election. We encourage every eligible voter to exercise their right to vote before 8:00 p.m. today."

The New Jersey Division of Elections, together with the Office of the Attorney General and the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, is coordinating with federal, state, and local partners to help county election officials respond. County election officials are relying upon their discretion and continuity of operation plans to make necessary safety changes to protect voters and secure our elections, including temporarily relocating polling locations if necessary.

Threats have been sent via email to the following locations:

• Bergen County
• Essex County
• Mercer County
• Middlesex County
• Monmouth County
• Ocean County
• Passaic County

Residents are reminded to contact 911 in the event of an emergency, and to report any suspicious activity to the NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness at 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ (1-866-472-3365) or at [email protected].