NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) -- New Jersey authorities responded to bomb threats at polling stations in seven counties, prompting temporary closures as voting began, according to state Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
The threats, which were emailed, involved polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties. Law enforcement was deployed to each location and secured the sites, Platkin said in a statement. Voters at some of the locations were directed to nearby sites to cast ballots.
Law enforcement found that none of the threats were credible, according to New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way.
Voters in New Jersey are deciding on a new governor, with Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, facing off against former state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. A Fox News poll of likely voters published Oct. 30 found Sherrill leading by seven points.
“We will not tolerate any attempts to interfere with our elections, and we will swiftly hold accountable anyone who seeks to interfere with the safety or security of our electoral process,” Platkin said.
— With assistance from Nacha Cattan
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