ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota officials are reporting widespread bomb threats directed toward election offices.
Secretary of State Steve Simon says the offices in more than half of Minnesota’s counties have gotten threatening emails since Friday. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies have been asked to help track down those who are responsible.
“Threats of violence against election workers, aimed at disrupting our democracy, are absolutely unacceptable,” said Steve Simon in a statement. “Although Election Day is over, election officials across the state are continuing their work to verify that the election was free, fair, accurate, and secure. Over the next few weeks, counties will be canvassing the election, certifying election results, and conducting post-election reviews.”
A recently-adopted Minnesota law has increased penalties for individuals who threaten or harass election administrators.
