Hoax Bomb Threats Rock Four Polling Sites in Arizona, Officials Warn

Arizona is among several states that experienced bomb threats against polling locations, which the FBI attributes to Russia. According to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, these threats specifically targeted four sites in Navajo County.

During a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon, Fontes labeled the threats as “unsubstantiated.” He noted that while the origins appear to be linked to Russian email accounts, he refrained from offering additional details.

The FBI confirmed that multiple states have reported similar threats against polling places, stating they originate from Russian email domains. Importantly, none of these threats have been classified as credible.

Despite the nature of the threats, polling places in Arizona remained open, and no voters were turned away. Fontes reassured the public: “We don’t have any reason to believe anyone is in jeopardy.”

In a follow-up statement, Fontes disclosed that the threats were sent from a .ru email address, though he emphasized there is no conclusive evidence linking the threats to the Russian government. He suggested that the intent behind the threats is to create chaos rather than influence any election outcomes.

Similar situations unfolded in Georgia, where bomb threats prompted election officials to seek a court order to extend polling hours beyond the typical 7 p.m. deadline.

Fontes mentioned he has had brief conversations with officials from other states affected by these threats, but he has not engaged in any detailed discussions. Collaboration with state and federal law enforcement continues as investigations move forward.

Specific locations of the targeted polling places were not disclosed, and attempts to contact the Navajo County Elections Department for further comments went unanswered. Other swing states have reported experiencing comparable threats.

“It is going to be a busy evening, folks,” Fontes remarked, highlighting the ongoing situation. This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information emerges.