Bergen County Polls Open After Bomb Threats

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A bomb threat prompted a brief poll closure in Bergen County, but all voting locations have been cleared by law enforcement, officials said Tuesday.

"All polling locations across the county are safe and open following a series of fraudulent bomb threats made earlier today," said a county spokesperson. "Law enforcement responded swiftly, thoroughly checking each location and confirming that no suspicious items or credible threats were found."

Such threats have been reported around the Garden State Tuesday.

'Meant To Disrupt'

The county said in a statement that the threats "appear to be malicious, intimidation-driven acts intended to disrupt the democratic process. Authorities have confirmed that there is no threat to public safety or to any polling place."

New Jersey is one of only two states in the country holding gubernatorial elections Tuesday, thus, political observers are watching the outcome closely.

Bergen County officials said, "Every eligible voter in Bergen County has the right to cast their ballot freely and without fear. Any attempt to interfere with that right is shameful, and those responsible will be brought to justice."

Polls remain open until 8 p.m. Come back to Patch in Bergen County to watch live election results and voter tally updates.

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