Bomb Threats Disrupt Minnesota and Maryland Elections

Minnesota and Maryland have both experienced a wave of emailed bomb threats targeting election offices since November 8, with over half of Minnesota's 87 counties and 15 local boards in Maryland affected. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon condemned these threats as attempts to disrupt democracy and confirmed that authorities are investigating the incidents, which appear to originate from Russian email domains. Similarly, Maryland's elections administrator, Jared DeMarinis, reported that the threats led to the evacuation of election buildings, although no credible threats were found. Both states are working with federal partners to ensure the safety of election workers and the integrity of the election process. These threats occurred during the post-election canvassing and certification period, but officials maintain confidence in the security of the electoral process.