Summary

On Election Day, the FBI reported that fake bomb threats targeting polling places in several states, including Michigan, were likely linked to Russian sources.

The threats were deemed non-credible and are believed to be part of a larger effort to undermine election integrity. Michigan authorities, including the Secretary of State’s Office and Michigan State Police, assured voters that all polling locations were safe.

Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger condemned the interference, attributing it to Russia’s desire to destabilize U.S. elections.

Despite the hoaxes, voting in Michigan proceeded smoothly, with high early and absentee turnout.