Bomb Threats to County Election Offices

SAINT PAUL – As of Tuesday, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State has been notified that election offices in over half of the counties in Minnesota have received e-mailed bomb threats since November 8.

Secretary Steve Simon says the threats have been reported to his office by county, state, and federal partners.

He says affected counties are responding in accordance with local policies and procedures.

Simon issued the following statement Tuesday:

“Threats of violence against election workers, aimed at disrupting our democracy, are absolutely unacceptable. 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.

Our office is coordinating with local, state, and federal partners to respond and ensure that our election officials can complete this important work and that those responsible for these threats are held accountable.”