Summary
On the final day of voting in key off-year elections across several U.S. states, New Jersey polling stations received bomb threats, and President Trump criticized California's mail balloting system. Despite these issues, voting proceeded smoothly in many areas as voters participated in elections for positions like governors and mayors. President Trump made claims about election rigging, which state officials refuted as false.
Key Facts
- Bomb threats were sent to polling stations in seven New Jersey counties.
- Voting took place in elections for state governors in New Jersey and Virginia and a mayoral election in New York.
- President Donald Trump criticized California's mail ballot system, calling it "RIGGED" and under legal review.
- California elections are being monitored by the Department of Justice in five counties.
- New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor stated there were no credible threats after bomb threat investigations.
- New Jersey's poll worker safety measures were enhanced in response to the threats.
- Claims of voting fraud by President Trump in past elections have not been backed by evidence.
- California's Secretary of State reassured voters about the integrity of the election process.
