Georgia election day bomb threat was faked by Russia
Officials say two polling stations in Fulton County, Georgia, were evacuated after several “non-credible” bomb threats from Russia.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told reporters Tuesday that they briefly disrupted voting.
A 25-year-old Georgia poll worker was arrested Monday after allegedly sending a threatening letter to election officials.
However, so far, there is no report of any violence across the country, despite widespread speculation of election day unrest.
Right-wing groups, which use the messaging platform Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights.
Observers say this may be a harbinger of chaos.
In the crucial battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, the polls are showing a tight race.
All eyes are on the city of Dearborn, Michigan, home to the largest Arab and Muslim American community in the United States.