Bomb Threats Target Key States on Election Day, Linked to Russian Emails
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Bomb threats targeted Democratic-leaning counties in battleground states during Election Day, with 56 out of 67 affected locations in counties that voted for Joe Biden in 2020. While the threats were not deemed credible, they aimed to influence election perceptions. Some threats appeared to originate from Russian email domains, though Russia denies involvement. Despite temporary disruptions, voting hours were extended, and there was no significant impact on voter turnout.
- Election Day bomb threats largely hit Democrat-leaning counties NBC News
- Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election Day The Associated Press
- Georgia election live updates: Most polls have closed; election results coming in The Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Bomb threats disrupted what was otherwise relatively smooth voting on Election Day NPR
- Russian email addresses linked to bomb threats in multiple states POLITICO
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