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Bomb Threats Disrupt Smooth Election Day Voting
Bomb threats linked to Russia briefly disrupted Election Day voting in several swing states, but election officials ensured voters could cast their ballots, resulting in a high turnout and a generally safe and secure election.
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Us PoliticsRussiaElectionSecurityVotingThreats
Department Of Homeland SecurityUniversity Of Florida’s Election LabNational Association Of Election OfficialsNational Association Of State Election DirectorsThe Associated Press
Donald TrumpCait ConleyChris KrebsTammy PatrickAl Schmidt
- What caused disruptions to voting on Election Day?
- Bomb threats targeting polling places in several swing states, linked to Russian email domains, caused temporary disruptions to voting on Election Day.
- How did election officials respond to the disruptions?
- Despite the threats, election officials successfully mitigated the disruptions, ensuring voters could cast their ballots. The overall voting process was deemed safe and secure, with high voter turnout.
- What role did foreign adversaries play in the election?
- US intelligence officials observed foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, attempting influence operations to undermine public confidence in the elections. However, the origin of the bomb threats remains unclear.
- How prepared were election officials for potential threats?
- The bomb threats were incorporated into pre-election scenarios for voting officials, aiding preparedness and professional response to unexpected events. Election officials were praised for their ability to handle disruptions and ensure voter access.
- What was the overall voter turnout and how secure was the election?
- This election saw a high voter turnout estimated at 64.5%, exceeding all other presidential elections in the past century, except 2020. Despite some technical problems and human error, the election was deemed safe and secure overall.