On Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, chaos struck as bomb threats targeted polling locations across New Jersey, forcing closures and relocations right when voters needed access most.
Multiple polling sites in counties like Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic were hit with emailed threats, prompting immediate shutdowns and law enforcement action to secure the areas, Breitbart News reported.
Early that morning, before the threats even surfaced, some voting machines in three conservative-leaning districts of the state malfunctioned, though several areas managed to get back online later.
By mid-morning, the bomb threats via email started rolling in, sending officials into high gear as they evacuated buildings and paused voting operations out of an abundance of caution.
Passaic County took a particularly hard hit, receiving three specific threats, with some voters redirected to alternative locations while one school building was cleared and reopened for voting.
Police swarmed every affected site, from north to south, ensuring safety while some polling places resumed operations and others funneled voters to nearby spots.
Law enforcement, after thorough investigations, concluded that none of the threats held water, labeling them non-credible, yet the disruption to voters was anything but trivial.
“Law enforcement has determined that there are no credible threats at this time,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way. “We are doing everything in our power to protect voters and poll workers and coordinate closely with state, local, and federal partners to ensure a smooth and safe election.”
While Ms. Way’s assurances are welcome, one has to wonder if the timing of these emailed scares—smack on Election Day—was meant to rattle cages and suppress turnout in key areas. It’s hard not to see a shadow of doubt over the process when disruptions pile up like this.
Attorney General Matthew Platkin also weighed in, stating, “Voters should continue to have confidence that they can cast their ballot without fear of intimidation, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure a free, fair, and secure election.”
He added, “Make no mistake: 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’s tough talk sounds good, but let’s hope the state’s resolve matches the rhetoric when push comes to shove against these shadowy tactics.
With New Jersey’s gubernatorial race heating up—Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill neck-and-neck in recent polls—every vote counts, and these disruptions could tip the scales in ways that don’t sit right with those who value election integrity over progressive posturing.
The machine malfunctions early in the day, coupled with these emailed threats, paint a troubling picture of an election process under siege, even if the threats proved empty.
For conservatives who’ve long warned about vulnerabilities in our voting systems, this feels like a flashing red sign that the system isn’t as airtight as bureaucrats claim, especially when voters in red-leaning districts face technical hiccups on top of outright intimidation attempts.
While authorities deserve credit for quick action, and no one was harmed, the fact remains that New Jersey voters faced unnecessary hurdles on a day when their voices should ring loudest. If we’re serious about protecting democracy, as both parties claim, then let’s stop with the feel-good soundbites and start fortifying our polling sites against these cheap but effective stunts.
