Bomb threats reported at New Jersey polling sites

(NewsNation) — Bomb threats were reported astatine aggregate voting locations crossed New Jersey arsenic Election Day kicked off, authorities said.

Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way said connected social media that instrumentality enforcement determined determination were nary credible threats arsenic of Tuesday morning.

"We are doing everything successful our powerfulness to support voters and canvass workers and promote each eligible elector to workout their close to vote," she wrote.

According to NewsNation affiliate WPIX, threats were received astatine polling places successful Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties. Some locations reopened aft the threats were recovered to beryllium false, portion voters astatine others were told to spell elsewhere to formed their votes.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic campaigner successful New York City's mayoral race, commented connected the incidents, calling them "incredibly concerning" and "a menace connected our democracy."