Election Day Chaos: Russian Hoax Bomb Threats Target U.S. Polling Stations

Hoax bomb threats from Russian email domains disrupted polling locations in Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin during Election Day. Despite causing temporary evacuations, the threats were deemed not credible. The FBI is prioritizing election integrity. Georgia officials suspect Russian interference to sway the close presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Hoax bomb threats, allegedly originating from Russian email domains, targeted polling locations in key battleground states, according to the FBI. The threats led to brief evacuations in Georgia but were ultimately deemed not credible.

Georgia's Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, accused Russian interference, stating it aimed to disrupt election integrity. The FBI is prioritizing this issue amidst a tense race for the White House.

In Wisconsin, fake threats affected two polling sites in Madison. U.S. intelligence officials have documented a history of Russian meddling in elections, highlighting the ongoing tension in the 2024 presidential race.

(With inputs from agencies.)