Bomb Threats Disrupt Voting in Multiple States

A series of bomb threats disrupted voting in several U.S. states on Election Day, with many traced back to Russian email domains, though none were deemed credible. The FBI and state officials in Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania noted that the threats caused temporary evacuations and delayed voting in predominantly Democratic areas. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and other officials blamed Russian interference, though the Russian government denied any involvement, calling the accusations 'malicious slander.' The threats did not significantly impact the election's integrity, as polling places were reopened and voting hours extended where needed. The FBI and other agencies continue to investigate the threats, emphasizing that election integrity remains a high priority. Despite the disruptions, the voting process was largely smooth, with officials focused on ensuring all ballots were counted.