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Bomb Threats Target Polling Places
Bomb threats targeting polling places in several battleground states on Election Day.
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- What was the nature of the threats?
- Bomb threats targeting polling places and ballot-counting locations in at least five battleground states were mostly sent to Democratic counties.
- Which counties were primarily targeted?
- While the full extent of who received the threats remains unclear, 56 out of 67 locations identified were in counties that voted for Joe Biden in 2020.
- Who is investigating the origin of the threats?
- The FBI and other officials are investigating, with the FBI stating that many threats appear to originate from Russian email domains, while Russia denies involvement.
- What was the impact of the threats on the election?
- The threats, many originating from Russian email domains, aimed to influence the election outcome or its perception; however, they did not significantly disrupt voting.
- What measures were taken to mitigate the impact of the threats?
- Despite the threats, election officials implemented preparedness measures, minimizing disruption, and extending voting hours in some affected locations.