On November 5, 2024, multiple bomb threats disrupted polling places in Fulton County, Georgia, with the FBI linking these threats to Russian email domains, although none were deemed credible.

In response to these threats, Georgia extended polling hours to 7:45 P.M. to ensure voters had additional time to cast their ballots.

Cait Conley from the Department of Homeland Security emphasized that election officials were well-prepared for such disruptions, showcasing their professionalism in maintaining voter access.

In Pennsylvania, voters in Cambria and Bedford counties faced software glitches with voting machines, leading to a court order that extended voting hours for those affected.

Lawrence Norden from the Brennan Center for Justice noted that despite technical glitches and long lines, election officials effectively managed to minimize disruptions during the voting process.

Specifically in Cambria County, a printing error rendered ballots unscannable, prompting officials to allow voters to submit completed ballots in secure lockboxes.

The presidential race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump is closely contested, with polls indicating a tight competition.

Despite security concerns, election officials reassured the public on election night that the integrity of the voting process remained intact.

Election experts cautioned against premature victory claims from candidates, noting that official counts take time and are rarely completed on the day of voting.

Former President Trump and his allies spread misinformation about voting integrity, particularly in Philadelphia and Detroit, claiming widespread cheating, which local officials denied.

Election officials expressed concern that the bomb threats could discourage voter turnout, especially in predominantly minority areas.

Virginia Kase Solomón from Common Cause reported that aside from the bomb threats, the voting day was characterized by typical election issues, despite improvements in early voting and mail-in ballot access.